A positive 2020 budget for Edinburgh
The six-strong group of Edinburgh Liberal Democrat councillors are proposing a positive budget as an alternative to the Labour/SNP colation's cut-laden proposal.
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General Election 2019 candidates
The pro-Scotland, pro-UK and pro-EU Scottish Liberal Democrats have fielded candidates in all five Edinburgh constituencies.
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Autumn 2019 Council group newsletter
Our Councillors across the city have been working hard and standing up for Edinburgh residents. Read more below about the work they've been doing on our behalf!
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Scottish Liberal Democrats have their best European Elections ever
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have had their best ever European Election results this May, electing Sheila Ritchie as MEP for Scotland. The result has shown the Lib Dems are now the biggest challenger to the SNP in Edinburgh.
Spring 2019 Council Group update
It's been a busy few months for our Lib Dem Council group. Read what they've been up to for Edinburgh residents here:
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Scottish LibDems choose their European Parliamentary candidates
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have unveiled their candidates for the 2019 European Parliament election, due on 23 May. Party members chose the list of six candidates - three women and three men. The list is headed by Sheila Ritchie, who is a partner in an Aberdeen law firm.
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Local community activist Jack Caldwell standing in by-election
Experienced local community activist Jack Caldwell will be the Scottish Liberal Democrat candidate for the upcoming City of Edinburgh Council by-election in Leith Walk (Ward 12).
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SNP Cuts Hit - Council Budget set for 2019-20
The SNP Scottish Government has forced a 1.5% cut on Edinburgh Council’s budget while its own funding has improved.
This deliberate choice by the SNP shows the low priority they place on core local services. As a result, the Council’s SNP/Labour administration has proposed cuts to the 2019/20 budget which will mean the loss of nine community police officers across the city, threaten the viability of Edinburgh Leisure facilities and reduce opening times for our remaining public toilets.
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Winter 2018 Council Group update
It's been a fantastic year for our Council group across Edinburgh. Have a look at what they've been up to in the last quarter of 2018.
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Council set to fail target on roads and pavement resurfacing
Shocking new figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats from Edinburgh City Council show that almost two thirds of this year’s road and pavement resurfacing projects are unlikely to be completed.
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