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Edinburgh
Responding to Edinburgh's Housing Emergency
Liberal Democrat councillors in Edinburgh are fighting for more affordable and social rent housing.
13 Feb 2025
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.
Edinburgh-wide news
Edinburgh
Lib Dems present budget that protects and invests in Education
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group today published a balanced Budget for Edinburgh Council that rejects all the proposed cuts to Education and puts a record investment into the much needed maintenance and upgrade school buildings.
12 Feb 2025
Edinburgh
Lib Dems call for record road safety funding outside schools
Today, the Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Group has unveiled a Budget proposal that puts an additional £2.6m into improving road safety, with £1.6m dedicated to areas around schools.
12 Feb 2025
Edinburgh
Lib Dems WIN funding for new Edinburgh Eye Hospital
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured funding for a replacement Eye Hospital in Edinburgh after Budget negotiations with the Scottish Government.
28 Jan 2025
Edinburgh
Children with Additional Support Needs should not pay the price of economic choices
Liberal Democrat Councillors have called foul over proposed cuts to the Additional Support Needs Holiday Hubs.
28 Sep 2024
Edinburgh
Lib Dem Councillors call for 'Tourist Tax' income to prioritise infrastructure and public services
The Lib Dem Group in the City Chambers believe any revenue raised should benefit the whole city, not concentrated in just the centre.
27 Sep 2024
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Drum Brae / Gyle
Road Repairs Programme for 2026/27
The list of roads and pavements which will be repaired or resurfaced this year has now been agreed.
5 Jun 2026
Leith Walk
Pilrig Park lighting update: coming soon
Lighting is now coming to the Leith park after a Lib Dem budget investment.
3 Jun 2026
Leith Walk
Standing up for Bellevue and Broughton
Councillor Caldwell and the Lib Dems are pushing for road safety, tree protection, and waste improvements in the area.
3 Jun 2026
Morningside
June 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on the Gillis Centre, Hermitage House, and Craiglockhart Hill.
2 Jun 2026
Christine Jardine MP
Jardine Wants Kids’ Taxi Outing Saved
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called for urgent action to save the city's annual Taxi Outing for children with additional needs.
26 May 2026
Leith Walk
Water tap coming to Picardy Place
A report has confirmed that a top-up-tap should be installed at the junction.
18 May 2026