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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
Morningside
April 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on road and pavement resurfacing, the Meadows & Bruntsfield Links, and bin hubs.
9 Apr 2026
Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart
April 2026 news from Councillor Kevin McKay
This month's edition includes updates on St Cuthbert's RC Primary School, the Harrison Bridge(s), and Lockharton Priority Parking.
8 Apr 2026
Drum Brae / Gyle
Torwood Path finally completed!
After a three-year campaign, it's great to see the work on the Torwood path finally completed and open to the public.
6 Apr 2026
Leith Walk
Fighting for new trees for Leith Walk ward
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrats won £200,000 of funding for new street trees across Edinburgh and Leith.
26 Mar 2026
Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart
March 2026 news from Councillor Kevin McKay
This month's edition includes fighting for canal improvements, Davidson House, and parking in Lockharton.
15 Mar 2026
Morningside
March 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on the yearly city budget, Harrison Road, and the Scottish Water site at Fairmilehead.
9 Mar 2026