Kirsten Robb

Hello! I'm Councillor Kirsten Robb, Councillor for East Kilbride East (taking in parts of St Leonards, Calderwood and all of Nerston) Email: Kirsten.robb@southlanarkshire.gov.uk Phone / WhatsApp: 07385 467774

31-49 year olds are the only age group who can't get a discount on train tickets 🚂 So the @scottishgreens.org are working to introduce a Millennial Railcard giving 1/3 off fares, paid for by a levy on frequent flyers 💚 news.stv.tv/politics/gre...

Attempts to shine a light on the situation in Palestine must not be silenced. Palestinians must not be abandoned and left to face ethnic cleansing and genocide in silence. Read @katenevens.bsky.social's full statement 👇

Have you got a project that needs some support to get started? The Mentorship Grant can help you gain new skills, increase your confidence & have a clear plan for your project. Full details & apply 👉 https://f.mtr.cool/gzsx76isiy Closing date: 20 Nov #Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

👀 And we'll have new stats out tomorrow on private jet use in Scotland that will shock you...

Scotland must put people and planet before the profits of money-hungry corporations. As the human and economic costs of extreme weather grow, governments need to face reality and begin taking the climate crisis seriously.

On this Wed at 730pm, Blacklaw Primary Community Wing. Live in St Leonards (see map) and want to raise any issues or things you'd like to see happen in our community? Come along to St Leonards Community Council. Meet your councillors and bring any concerns and ideas.

We’ve seen this script before. This Labour government won’t take action for the people who so desperately need change right now.

The UK Government’s approval of the Jackdaw gas field is a climate catastrophe. It'll do nothing to lower household bills. It'll have no meaningful impact on the UK’s energy security. It'll only help greedy shareholders rake in obscene profits. greens.scot/news/jackdaw...

Families on their annual holiday shouldn’t pay the same rate of tax as wealthy and business travellers who fly on a weekly basis. Scottish Greens would tax the super-rich frequent flyers who are wrecking our climate.

Join our Co-Leaders @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social and @ross-greer.bsky.social on Saturday as they speak to Scottish Greens Conference following a record breaking Holyrood election. ⏰ Live Saturday at 12:30pm 📺 Watch on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch

Companies like Amazon profited from our communities while giving far too little back. Scottish Greens would tax billionaire online retailers and use the money raised to support small businesses on our high streets.

The govt itself has admitted Jackdaw won't bring down energy bills or create many jobs. So I asked the PM: does Labour disagree with the overwhelming scientific consensus that fossil fuels must stay in the ground? Or was lobbying from the oil and gas lobby simply too difficult to ignore?

The Govt claiming we must drill more fossil fuels so we can use the tax revenues to fund the green transition is about as logical as a doctor telling you to smoke 2 packs a day to raise the money for your lung transplant You don’t put out a fire by pouring on more fuel 🔥#Jackdaw

Labour knows the consequences of the climate crisis. Their own words prove it. Yet when it comes to Jackdaw, they’ve put the fossil fuel industry first.

Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect. Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the council’s vision and values, and priorities for the future. To find out more and complete the survey: https://orlo.uk/sHcZl

Jackdaw will do nothing for the people of Scotland. Plans show it will provide just 2% of UK gas demand, only create 27 jobs, and it will leave us more dependent on gas despite its global fluctuating prices. Investing in renewables will create thousands of jobs and cut household energy bills.

Government support for drilling at #Jackdaw takes a wrecking ball to any pretence of UK climate leadership & pours fuel on an overheating world - and for what? It’s equivalent to just 2 months of UK gas demand, creates just 27 direct jobs & has *no* impact on energy bills🧵1/4

This is unvarnished climate vandalism. Energy bills will not be cut by the approval of Jackdaw. The least we should expect of our Government in a climate emergency is not making things worse. If you're as scunnered by this as I am, join us - www.greens.scot/join

Runaway AI poses a threat to us all. How humanity stays in control should be a priority for everyone Projection location: Slough, UK Narrated by @gavinesler.bsky.social

Jackdaw won't bring down bills or create many jobs. But it will leave us even more dependent on volatile global gas markets, and worsen the climate chaos we already see around us. It's shocking that no other party is willing to stand up for our planet against the greed of oil and gas companies.

Labour's approval of the Jackdaw gas field won't cut household energy bills or improve energy security. We need investment in cheap, green renewables to create jobs and cut our bills.

🚨 BREAKING: The UK Labour Government have approved the Jackdaw gas field. This a devastating betrayal of future generations. Jackdaw will make the UK even more dependent on the global gas market. This will do nothing to lower household energy bills and it is dishonest to pretend that it will.

Looking forward to the screening with councillors at SLC!

Local groups can now register, get approved, and submit up to three requests for support. Whether it's something you've asked for before or a new idea, this is a great opportunity to connect with suppliers who can help. Most requests are typically £250-£1,000. Find out more: https://orlo.uk/91hNd

Scotland chooses cars over children's safety and the climate Important piece from @amandafgrimm.bsky.social of @sccscot.bsky.social www.thenational.scot/politics/265...

Anyone who has suffered the heartbreak of losing a baby is being invited to remember them this week. During Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026, pink, blue and white ribbons can be placed outside South Lanarkshire Council’s HQ in Almada Street, Hamilton. More details in the View: https://orlo.uk/9sluT

When you are under stress, it can be harder to take care of yourself. Within our wellbeing section, you will find information on places where you can get help to look after your mental and physical health. Information can be found here: https://orlo.uk/SiXP7

What another beautiful day. I hope you get out at some point to enjoy it. Yesterday was a day away from the desk for me, walking in our community. So enjoyable and useful to check improvements and get new ideas. Share your ideas for improving our community at my survey on tinyurl.com/yv6mtsty.

Lovely walk and trip to St Leonard's Library today. Happy #weeread26 day! Love @librariessl.bsky.social, love reading, escape, grow your world, enjoy, share.

Do you have a housing enquiry and need advice regarding your current housing situation? Find out more information here: https://orlo.uk/53V2q

Do you have bad damp or mould in your tenancy? No one should be living with prolonged damp and I've been working to help people address these issues. Now faster action is legally enforceable, see image below for the key deadlines for action. www.gov.scot/publications...

Day 2 of #ChallengePoverty week is focused on energy. It’s simply not right that so many people are being forced to choose between heating and eating. Everyone in Scotland deserves a warm home 🏠 & enough income to afford the essentials.

The typical household gas bill has gone up by 33% since April. Clean renewable energy generation is Scotland's best path to energy security and lower bills.

Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect. Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the council’s vision and values, and priorities for the future. To find out more and complete the survey: https://orlo.uk/7gt6L

Chapelcross should be about regeneration, not sacrificing green farmland for a power-hungry megaproject. Sign our e-action and tell Dumfries and Galloway Council to reject these reckless plans. @scottishgreens.org

A healthy, well- balanced diet helps to keep you active, strong and healthy and helps to prevent diet-related illness. If you are worrying about food there are different organisations that are able to support you. More information: https://orlo.uk/NopiK

The Community Tree Scheme supports groups at every stage of their tree planting project. Closes 20 Oct - don't miss out! See https://f.mtr.cool/zgx6nmo3hk *Groups outwith these locations should still to get in touch to discuss support in your community. #Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero

Having enough money to get by can be a big issue for people. Check out our money section on how you may be able to get more money in, either through benefits or fair work, and how you might be able to cut your bills in some ways. Find out more information here: https://orlo.uk/yZfnf

Feeling inspired to get involved in local climate action? Check out our map & see what's happening near you: https://f.mtr.cool/9p1rvkr098 This #ScotClimateWeek we highlighted some of the great climate work happening in Lanarkshire & it's impact on local communities #LetsDoNetZero

It's world animal day! Here are 5 good news stories for animals in Scotland.