Workplace Parking Levy Stage 2 Briefing (June 2019)
This briefing sets out why Friends of the Earth Scotland supports the workplace parking levy, ahead of the stage two proceedings of the Transport (Scotland) Bill – which has potential…
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Briefing for 20mph speed limits debate
Parliamentary briefing supporting 20mph speed limits Bill. The Bill would mean safer streets, increased walking and cycling and help tackle air pollution.
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Transport Bill Stage 1 Debate Briefing (April 2019)
Briefing ahead of the Scottish Parliament Stage 1 Debate of the Transport Bill.
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Workplace Parking Levies Parliamentary Briefing (Feb 2019)
This Levy will help fulfil goals across the political spectrum including tackling air pollution, reducing climate emissions and funding public transport.
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Letter in support of Workplace Parking Levy
Transport and environmental campaigners have written to leaders of political parties expressing support for the Workplace Parking Levy proposals.
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FoES’ Edinburgh Council transport transformation consultation response (Nov 2018)
Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to Edinburgh City Council’s ‘Connecting our City, Transforming our Places’ consultation. We support the ambitious proposals and believe that a Low Emission Zone can…
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Letter to MPs about Heathrow third runway
Ahead of a crucial Westminster vote on whether to approve the Heathrow third runway we, together with Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland, wrote to all Scottish MPs…
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Letter to Glasgow Council on Low Emission Zone
Ahead of Glasgow City Council meeting to discuss the city’s Low Emission Zone in which they will set a date for all vehicles to be compliant with the Zone, nine…
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Response to Edinburgh Airport’s Consultation: Let’s Go Further
Friends of the Earth Scotland’s response to Edinburgh Airport’s recent consultation on flight paths.
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