News - Archive
VOTE BLUE - GO GREEN - 17th October 2006
Under David Cameron’s leadership we are working hard to develop policies that are environmentally sound. Getting this right is a critical issue that faces all countries, all parties and individuals.
CONSERVATIVE FUTURE HELPS THE SICK KIDS - 15th October 2006
Recently, the newly formed Conservative Future Edinburgh branch for all young people took to the streets, but this time without a single leaflet to deliver!
LISTENING TO YOUNG PEOPLE - 15th October 2006
Gavin Brown was recently asked to speak as a panel member at the Festival of Politics, now part of the Edinburgh Festival calendar.
SOUTH EDINBURGH SURVEY RESULTS - 13th October 2006
Thank you to everyone who took part in the survey in the previous edition of In Touch. We had a fantastic response from residents all over the constituency.
STRONG START FOR CONSERVATIVE FUTURE EDINBURGH - 2nd July 2006
The Conservative Future Edinburgh branch got off to a flying start and provides a unified group for all young Conservatives in the city.
TRUSTING SCHOOL BOARDS AND TRUSTING PARENTS - 2nd July 2006
The Labour/LibDem coalition at Holyrood is moving towards plans for the abolition of school boards in Scottish schools. This will have significant implications on the right to parental representation at schools in Edinburgh South.
COUNCIL TAX - PENSIONERS LOSE OUT - 1st July 2006
This year’s Budget withdrew the £200 supplementary payment made to pensioners, for assisting them with the payment of their council tax bills.
DAVID CAMERON'S LEADERSHIP - 2nd May 2006
David Cameron has renewed the Conservative party. Following his confident move to become party leader, the Conservatives have adapted to become a party well suited to confront the modern challenges facing today’s society.
FRESH START FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE IN BLUE - 2nd March 2006
Edinburgh South Conservatives have selected Gavin Brown as their candidate for the next Scottish Parliament elections
TIME FOR ACTION TO BEAT CRIME - 2nd December 2005
At the last election, the Scottish Conservatives campaigned hard for more police on the beat, zero tolerance on crime and the end to automatic early release.
BUSINESS RATES SUCCESS - 2nd October 2005
After much campaigning from the Scottish Conservatives and a number of business groups the Scottish Executive has finally seen the light and decided upon a reduction in business rates.
VICTORY OVER ROAD TOLLS - 3rd April 2005
The Road Tolls referendum produced a clear and comprehensive result against the Council's proposal
SAFIRE X RELEASE CHARITY SINGLE - 1st April 2005
Gavin has been working lately with local Edinburgh South band Saffire X, who have just launched a double ‘a’ side in aid of a Tsunami fund appeal.
ACTION AGAINST BOGUS COLLECTORS - 3rd March 2005
Gavin recently took action against a rogue company, posing as a charity.
OBSERVATORY ROAD PHONE MAST SUCCESS - 1st March 2005
Campaign against Phone Mast at Observatory Road
COUNCIL TAX SCANDAL - 2nd February 2005
The Labour controlled Edinburgh Council has failed to collect over £79 million in unpaid Council Tax since 1997.
BALCARRES PHONE MAST VICTORY - 1st February 2005
We are pleased to announce that planning permission was refused for a mobile phone mast following a campaign by Gavin Brown, Councillor Mark McInnes, community groups and local residents.
NUMBER 18 BUS - 1st February 2005
Fighting hard to get the number 18 bus restored to its previous level of service
VALUE FOR MONEY ACTION PLAN - 1st February 2005
The Value for Money Action Plan
CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE GREENBELT - 1st January 2005
A constructive campaign to save the greenbelt at Liberton Drive/Alnwickhill Road has worked....for now
WE CAN WIN EDINBURGH SOUTH - 15th December 2004
The boundary changes mean that the Conservatives have an excellent chance of winning Edinburgh South
KEY MEETING WITH ROYAL SCOTS - 14th December 2004
Gavin holds a key meeting with campaigners from the Royal Scots
SERVE RADIO PRESENTER - 1st November 2004
Gavin Brown was given a weekly slot as a presenter on Edinburgh South's local radio station
SAVE THE REGIMENTS STREET STALLS - 31st August 2004
Gavin Brown and his team campaigned using street stalls on two occasions during the month of August.
YOU ARE IN AN ENERGY ACTION AREA! - 15th August 2004
Gavin Brown and Councillor Mark McInnes helped to launch a project that could make homes warmer and cheaper to run in South Edinburgh.
SELF-DEFENCE DEMONSTRATION - 28th July 2004
The Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland, Peter Duncan MP, was recently in Edinburgh South, where he attended a top-class Tae Kwon-Do demonstration, along with Gavin Brown
STUNNING VICTORY FOR CONSERVATIVES IN NEW SEAT - 14th June 2004
All eyes were recently on the European election results to see how the new Edinburgh South seat would end up. Would the new boundary changes give the prize to the Scottish Conservatives, as many had predicted?
GAVIN STANDS UP FOR SMALL BUSINESSES - 1st April 2004
'Business in the Parliament' day
TORIES PICK RISING STAR FOR KEY SEAT - 17th February 2004
As featured in the Scotsman and the Evening News, Gavin Brown, one of the party’s rising stars has been selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for Edinburgh South at the next General Election.
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