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.
At yesterday's City of Edinburgh Council meeting, Morningside Councillor Neil Ross persuaded the Council to improve pedestrian access across Edinburgh cost-effectively.
At Thursday's Council meeting, Councillor Neil Ross got backing to improve HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licence standards across Edinburgh.
A recent consultation by the SNP led Government is proposing an up to 22% rise in Council Tax for some higher bands, with increases across bands E-H.
The deadline for Short Term Let operators to register with the Council is 30th September.
Support should now remain in place for those families who would have been affected by the Council ending a contract to provide supported childcare for children with additional support need.
Recent reports around dangerous concrete used in schools are incredibly concerning.
There are numerous works ongoing right now across Leith, Hillside, Broughton, Bonnington and Abbeyhill on top of the longterm projects like Albert Street.
During the spring term, aerated concrete was found in Trinity Primary School - one of eight Edinburgh schools now found to contain RAAC.