Edinburgh
Lib Dems get opposition budget passed
Lib Dems secure an Edinburgh Council budget from the opposition benches in a surprise vote.
24 Feb 2023
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.
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Edinburgh
Lib Dems ignite review on Sexual Entertainment Venue ban
Lib Dem Councillors won a vote 6:3 this morning to review Edinburgh's upcoming adult entertainment venue ban.
6 Feb 2023
Edinburgh
Lib Dems win "best practice" guide updates on HMOs
Today, Councillors backed the Lib Dem plans to improve the guidance for HMOs around bins, emergency numbers and licence notifications.
6 Feb 2023
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Council administration must rule out schools cuts, say Lib Dems
Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have called on the ruling Labour administration running Edinburgh Council to rule out cuts to Edinburgh’s schools.
19 Jan 2023
Edinburgh
Lib Dems select former NHS nurse for crucial council by-election
Scottish Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have selected former NHS nurse, Fiona Bennett as their candidate for the Corstorphine / Murrayfield council by-election.
17 Jan 2023
Edinburgh
Calls for Edinburgh Speeding Fines Pilot
In November the Lib Dems won all-party support for a motion calling for Edinburgh to be given special permission for a speeding enforcement pilot.
5 Dec 2022
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Christine raises local concerns over "unsuitable" quarry expansion
Christine has criticised the Scottish Government’s response to concerned Ratho residents about the proposed extension of Bonnington Mains Quarry.
20 Nov 2023
Christine to call on Government to stop further Post Office closures in Edinburgh West in Commons debate
Christine has secured a House of Commons debate following threats to several Post Offices across the constituency.
20 Nov 2023
Christine Jardine MP
Jardine calls for Action on Islamophobia
Christine has marked Islamophobia Awareness Month in Parliament by urging the Government to act on rising hate crime levels.
20 Nov 2023
Leith Walk
Lib Dems save Leith & Broughton's 13 bus route
The Liberal Democrat proposals to changes read "instead agrees that the existing 13 route should form part of the tender package."
17 Nov 2023
Leith Walk
Caldwell calls for Bonnington affordable housing
As Student Housing in Ashley Place is refused, Cllr Caldwell highlgiths the need for affordable housing in the area.
9 Nov 2023
Leith Walk
Waterworks & road closures on Leith Walk
Lorne Street, Dalmeny Street and Albert Street have emergency closures to traffic and some pavements.
7 Nov 2023