Kristopher Leask
@KristopherLeask
Orkney Islands Councillor - Chair D&I | Scottish Greens | Promoted by Kristopher Leask, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh EH5 5QN
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💚Your Scottish Greens candidates for the Highlands and Islands are @ArianeBurgessHI and @KristopherLeask. ➡️We can elect a record number of MSPs next May, help us put people and planet first: members.greens.scot/donate/2026-hi…
Great to see fare-free ferry travel being brought in for under22s the budget. Brings equity for young folk in the isles that need to use ferries to get around. Thanks to @ArianeBurgessHI for all the work to get this in the budget.
Long overdue that free bus travel for U22's is extended to ferries - and glad to see @scottishgreens and @ArianeBurgessHI pushing for this extension
⛴️Ferries are a vital lifeline for islanders. 🟢Greens secured a commitment to extend concessionary ferry travel to under 22s in island communities. 📈But, the SNP are yet to fulfil their promise to young islanders, and now they plan to hike ticket prices by 10%.
The rising cost of living on our islands has seen populations dwindling. Young people are being priced out of their hometowns. @scottishgreens secured the extension of concessionary ferry travel last year. It was due to begin this year, but the SNP hasn't introduced it. 🧵[1/4]
⛴️Ferries are a vital lifeline for islanders. 🟢Greens secured a commitment to extend concessionary ferry travel to under 22s in island communities. 📈But, the SNP are yet to fulfil their promise to young islanders, and now they plan to hike ticket prices by 10%.
On Saturday, First Minister @JohnSwinney attended a performance of The Outrun at @ChurchHillThtr. The play is part of @edintfest youth exchange programme, connecting young people from Edinburgh with peers from other parts of the world to develop their confidence and creativity.
What an experience to be in Orkney this week. 🙏@OrkneyHarbours for showcasing operations and some of the fab options for cruise guests. Good to meet MSPs and councillors to talk all things cruise tourism @CLIAUK @Liam4Orkney @jhalcrojohnston @KristopherLeask @WindstarCruises
Delighted to launch #OrkneyTravelMatters - an all-new report revealing how many people are walking, wheeling and cycling in Orkney - in partnership with @OrkneyCouncil Check it out here: buff.ly/3xHkyHB 🚶♀️ 👨🦽 🚴♀️ @transcotland (1/7)
Delighted to be taking on this role and hugely appreciate the support given to me by members. An incredibly exciting time to be in the role, and look forward to working with partners across the political spectrum and sectors in Orkney, and further afield.
Councillor Kristopher Leask has been appointed to the role of Chair of our Development and Infrastructure Committee. His appointment follows a vote between Councillor Leask and incumbent Chair, Councillor David Dawson which Councillor Leask won 12 votes to 8.
This summer’s flagship Ness of Brodgar exhibition at the #Orkney Museum will be officially opened by Professor Mary Beard next month - read more here - orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=91… @bbcorkney @wmarybeard @OrkneyLibrary @orkneycom @The_Orcadian
Our final day of talks brings our final Key Note speaker, @KristopherLeask from Orkney Islands Council who is reflecting on the implications of decarbonisation on our energy relations, both locally and nationally, and how this transition offers both challenges and opportunities.
I’m standing as the Green candidate for Orkney and Shetland at the next General Election My vision: Abolish Poverty and create a Fair & Sustainable Society. ✅ Community control of Renewable Energy development ✅ Wealth Taxation ✅ Four Day Week ✅ Universal Basic Income 👍
Green councillor to stand in #GeneralElections2024 shet.news/udeqa @Shetnews @alexjarmitage @greens_shetland @amcarmichaelMP @OrkneySnp
The Scottish Government has passed legislation permitting the introduction of rent controls We often hear that “all economists agree rent controls don’t work”. But this is fundamentally flawed 🧵 bbc.com/news/articles/…
bbc.com
Housing bill could see rent control areas introduced in Scotland - BBC News
Ministers say the changes would keep people in their homes and help prevent homelessness in Scotland.
Delighted to have Heather and Sandy leading Orkney Islands Council, and a pleasure to propose Sandy for Deputy Leader!
Councillor Heather Woodbridge has been elected as Political Leader at #Orkney Islands Council, with Sandy Cowie to become Deputy Leader
Delighted to host this visit from @GillianMSP last week where @NorthRonTrust, @ShapinsayDTrust + Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre DT spoke about enormous impact community-owned generation has had in their communities⚡️💚 CES stressed wide range of SG work needed to advance #communityenergy
Energy Minister @GillianMSP visited @EMEC_Ltd's wave and green hydrogen developments in Orkney. She met charity @CES_Tweet, who promote renewable energy and progress to net zero. @ScotGov's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme has supported a range of organisations in Orkney
Thanks @DrIainKennedy for highlighting the challenges faced by #GP colleagues in health systems like #Orkney. theguardian.com/society/2024/j…
theguardian.com
BMA Scotland chair calls for urgent action to address shortfall of rural GPs
Dr Iain Kennedy calls for higher pay and better facilities and training to stem vacancy crisis in remote areas
New project on young people and social connections in rural Scotland. Are you a young person aged 16-24 living in #Orkney or Easter Ross? We would like to hear from you! Please share! DM or email for more info: ruralsocialconnections.weebly.com
🙌🏻caught up with fantastic H&I councillors and members !
We are hiring a BBC Journalism Apprentice based in Kirkwall. All details here careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Orkney-Jou… #orkney #journalism #careers
#CESconference23 @KristopherLeask, our Policy Manager, highlighted our member-led policy priorities: ➡️Empowering communities in the energy system ➡️Building community resilience ➡️Community-led #decarbonisation 📢Get in touch to put your community's policy priorities forward
"What we don’t have, yet, are political leaders with the guts to lead the change. Leaving Rosebank’s oil in the ground is a real test of that political leadership," writes @alexjarmitage of @greens_shetland. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/opinion/593…
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