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.
Hal has secured a consultation asking residents living in listed buildings and or conservation areas what their experience has been of trying to maintain, repair or adapt their property.
Following the heavy rain at the end of last year, the Council Flood Team has updated their information about to what to do in the event of flooding in your area.
The consultation for the ‘Travelling Safely’ measures is currently open, and closes to responses on 20th May 2023.
After a collision and vandalism damaged both the guard rails they have now been repaired and reinstated.
Following agreement of the Lib Dem budget - which put extra money into flood protections - Hal Osler is working to secure the investment where it is most needed.
Today Councillor Jack Caldwell accomponied local volunteers along with the RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) along Leith Walk to demonstrate the barriers that people with sight loss can experience navigating streets.