Councils without Greens need them most
The Scottish Greens can make a big impact at councils where there have been no councillors from the party in the past, the party’s co-leader Patrick Harvie will say today.
Mr Harvie will be on the campaign trail in Alloa with local candidate Bryan Quinn, making the case for a greener Clackmannanshire.
“We’ve shown the value of having greens in the room, and not just by entering the Scottish Government and delivering a step-change in Scotland’s climate ambitions.
“Progress in city climate plans in Edinburgh and Glasgow has been down to the work of Scottish Green councillors, leading calls for improvements in public transport and saving local services like libraries and swimming pools.
“And this is not just in our cities. If you want to see the value of having greens in the room look at what our councillors have done in Stirling, Orkney, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, pushing local authorities to recognise the climate and nature emergencies.
“It’s also been clear where there has been no green involvement in decision-making, where roadbuilding and commuter belt developments are put before green spaces and breathing life into town centres.
“That’s why Green councillors could make a huge impact in places like Clacks, in Ayrshire and Angus, in Falkirk and Fife, in Dundee and Dumfries, pushing these councils to think global and act local. But the only way to secure them is by giving the Scottish Greens your first preference vote on Thursday.”