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.
SNP and Labour councillors have again backed a city centre-only Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that could push more polluting traffic to other parts of the City, while Lib Dems call for an Edinburgh-wide LEZ covering goods vehicles, buses and coaches.
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.
Christine called for more support to be made available to disabled people in a recent Westminster debate.
Christine has called for action from the council to support businesses badly affected by the closure of Haymarket for the City Centre West Edinburgh Link (CCWEL) roadworks.
Christine recently welcomed Scottish Agritourism and businesses from across the country at Craigie’s Farm.
Canonmills resurfacing will take place from Monday 12th June and will result in Canonmills, Inverleith Row and Brandon Terrace being partially closed for a few weeks.
Permit applications will open for the new parking controls in the N7 Leith Walk, Easter Road and Pilrig areas.
Works have finally begun on the long-awaited lights controlled crossing at the Drum Brae/Drum Brae Drive junction.