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.
Liberal Democrat Councillors have called foul over proposed cuts to the Additional Support Needs Holiday Hubs.
The Lib Dem Group in the City Chambers believe any revenue raised should benefit the whole city, not concentrated in just the centre.
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Lib Dem councillors have secured funding for Repairs, Accessibility and Missing Shares teams.
The Liberal Democrat proposals also included safety improvements for paths, public toilets, and local buses.
The Liberal Democrats have proposed an ambitious alternative Council budget for FY 2024/2025 after the Lib Dem budget passed last year.
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrats are calling for a fairer funding settlement to protect community safety.
Alex has responded to the Scottish Government’s announcement that they will allocate more money to GP surgeries over the next three years.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has urged DEFRA to act “without delay” to remove bureaucratic barriers preventing endangered animals being transferred to and from Edinburgh Zoo.
Voi have announed an expansion of the Edinburgh bike hire scheme into Leith at the start of November.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has claimed NHS prescriptions for those with a private ADHD diagnosis will cut waiting lists, speed up treatment, and address the disadvantages for those unable to afford private medication.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has won a meeting with the Transport Minister in which she will once again call for the Department of Transport to urgently address the months-long wait for driving tests.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today hailed a major budget win for his party as the Scottish Government announced details of a £4.5 million fund which will deliver specialist support for long COVID and similar conditions.