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.
The 2026/27 Edinburgh Council Budget now sees targeted money for services and infrastructure.
But we can't afford to delay it, and it can't be used to prop up Scottish Government cuts.
Councillor Neil Ross has been pursuing the rollout of low cost zebra crossings to improve local road safety.
The Edinburgh University Liberal Association, re-founded this year, has had its first AGM.
Councillor Euan Davidson, Liberal Democrat member of Edinburgh Council's Education, Children, Families and Justice Committee, spoke at a recent youth provision event.
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Liberal Democrat councillors in Edinburgh are fighting for more affordable and social rent housing.
Long-serving local councillor Robert Aldridge, who will be standing down from the Council at the election in May, is supporting Eloise Martin in her campaign to represent Drum Brae/Gyle alongside Cllr Ed Thornley.
Cllr Jack Caldwell and the Lib Dems have made progress fighting for improvements.
Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have hit out at the lack of clarity on the future of tram funding.
This month's edition includes updates on Boroughmuir High School, Astley Ainslie, and road safety around Polwarth and Merchiston.
The Council's plans to deliver the long-awaited upgrade of the playpark in Clermiston Park over the summer have been delayed.
A decision on whether or not to proceed with the Council's plans for a bus gate on Turnhouse Road will be taken by the Transport & Environment committee on Thursday 10th September.