Edinburgh
Lib Dems ignite review on Sexual Entertainment Venue ban
Lib Dem Councillors won a vote 6:3 this morning to review Edinburgh's upcoming adult entertainment venue ban.
6 Feb 2023
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.
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Edinburgh
Lib Dems win "best practice" guide updates on HMOs
Today, Councillors backed the Lib Dem plans to improve the guidance for HMOs around bins, emergency numbers and licence notifications.
6 Feb 2023
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council administration must rule out schools cuts, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have called on the ruling Labour administration running Edinburgh Council to rule out cuts to Edinburgh’s schools.
19 Jan 2023
Edinburgh
Lib Dems select former NHS nurse for crucial council by-election
Scottish Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have selected former NHS nurse, Fiona Bennett as their candidate for the Corstorphine / Murrayfield council by-election.
17 Jan 2023
Edinburgh
Calls for Edinburgh Speeding Fines Pilot
In November the Lib Dems won all-party support for a motion calling for Edinburgh to be given special permission for a speeding enforcement pilot.
5 Dec 2022
Edinburgh
Edinburgh litter bins should double as recycling bins
Lib Dems' Councillor Caldwell secured a key vote in the Chambers today for Edinburgh's litterbins to also take recycling.
24 Nov 2022
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Jardine to lead debate on improving support for bereaved children
Christine will today (Thursday 14th September) call on the UK Government to develop a new protocol for informing children of bereavement support available to them.
14 Sep 2023
Reservists need better retirement terms
Christine has called on the UK Government to look at more flexible retirement options for army reservists.
12 Sep 2023
Leith Walk
Leith Links activity park consultation opens
The Council are consulting on various developments around the old Bowling Greens on Leith Links Park, a space used by many residents in Leith Walk ward.
10 Sep 2023
Morningside
Braidburn Terrace/Comiston Road/Greenbank Crescent
Here are the long-awaited plans for the Braidburn Terrace scheme.
9 Sep 2023
Council Tax Reforms
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.
7 Sep 2023
Short Term Lets Licensing
The deadline for Short Term Let operators to register with the Council is 30th September.
7 Sep 2023