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 Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured funding for a replacement Eye Hospital in Edinburgh after Budget negotiations with the Scottish Government.
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 Active Travel team have planned some local improvements with the aim of making it safer and easier for everyone to get around on foot and by bike!
This month's edition includes updates on the canal bridges, the tram consultation, and a 5G mast proposal
As another consultation on Edinburgh Airport's flight paths goes live, local MP Christine Jardine said delays to be Edinburgh Airport process had been “intolerable” for those living nearby.
Councillor Caldwell has won assurances that the Council will now start tracking closures.
After it was rejected by the Council, a proposal to build on the land between the new Cammo development and Craigs Road has been rejected by the Scottish Government.
Long awaited work to widened, resurface and properly light the path running behind Torwood Crescent has finally been agreed, and will be included on a contract due to start in early December.