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Edinburgh
Responding to Edinburgh's Housing Emergency
Liberal Democrat councillors in Edinburgh are fighting for more affordable and social rent housing.
13 Feb 2025
News
The latest news and press releases from the Edinburgh Liberal Democrats
Local updates from our Councillors, MSP and MP can be found on their respective pages.
Edinburgh-wide news
Edinburgh
Lib Dems present budget that protects and invests in Education
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group today published a balanced Budget for Edinburgh Council that rejects all the proposed cuts to Education and puts a record investment into the much needed maintenance and upgrade school buildings.
12 Feb 2025
Edinburgh
Lib Dems call for record road safety funding outside schools
Today, the Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Group has unveiled a Budget proposal that puts an additional £2.6m into improving road safety, with £1.6m dedicated to areas around schools.
12 Feb 2025
Edinburgh
Lib Dems WIN funding for new Edinburgh Eye Hospital
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured funding for a replacement Eye Hospital in Edinburgh after Budget negotiations with the Scottish Government.
28 Jan 2025
Edinburgh
Children with Additional Support Needs should not pay the price of economic choices
Liberal Democrat Councillors have called foul over proposed cuts to the Additional Support Needs Holiday Hubs.
28 Sep 2024
Edinburgh
Lib Dem Councillors call for 'Tourist Tax' income to prioritise infrastructure and public services
The Lib Dem Group in the City Chambers believe any revenue raised should benefit the whole city, not concentrated in just the centre.
27 Sep 2024
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Leith Walk
Pedestrian crossings on Leith Walk
A recurring issue Cllr Caldwell has engaged with the Council on is the timings of the green men down Leith Walk and Elm Row, which is vital for all pedestrians, but particularly those with physical disabilities.
3 Apr 2025
Drum Brae Park - Travellers Update
After another visit from the travelling community to Drum Brae Park, the Lib Dem team have been working to get the Council to take action.
1 Apr 2025
Leith Walk
Green Street and Bellevue Place shoudn't be made rat runs
For the past year, Cllr Caldwell has consistently raised concerns at the proposal to re-route of off-duty buses down Green Street and Bellevue Place.
30 Mar 2025
Morningside
Greenbank/Meadows Quiet Route Update
There have been revisions to the scheme.
26 Mar 2025
Leith Walk
Communal bin hubs update around Leith Walk ward
Many residents have been in touch with concerns about bins being placed outside flats and houses, and the noise and smell impact.
26 Mar 2025
Leith Walk
Getting better road surfaces for Hillside
Resurfacing works will take place on the west end of Montgomery Street and north side of Brunswick Street in the coming week after efforts from residents and cross-party discussion.
26 Mar 2025