Edinburgh
Lib Dems win exploration of 'Hopper' bus fares
Councillor Thornley wins Council backing to explore 'hopper fares' for two journeys or more.
22 Sep 2022
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
Liberal Democrats back sensible regulations for Short Term Lets
Lib Dem Councillors in Edinburgh today backed a ‘sensible’ licensing policy on both existing and new Short Term Lets across Edinburgh at the Council’s Regulatory Committee.
22 Sep 2022
Edinburgh
Edinburgh must lead on pavement parking ban
Edinburgh must aim to be one of the first councils to fully implement the new ban on pavement parking, Liberal Democrats have said.
25 Aug 2022
Edinburgh
Spaces for People decision “an early and important test” for new Labour administration
Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have called on the new Labour administration to listen to the results of the recent consultation on the city’s ‘spaces for people’ schemes, describing this as an early and important test of Labour’s promised change in approach.
12 Aug 2022
Edinburgh
Decade long wait for new pedestrian crossings shows need for fair Edinburgh funding
Liberal Democrats have called for Edinburgh to get a fair share of the Scottish Government’s new Road Safety Improvement Fund after a new Council report confirmed communities could be left waiting up to a decade for new pedestrian crossings.
12 Aug 2022
Edinburgh
Jardine calls for action on Cost of Living Crisis
Pushing for more and better support for families and pensioners in the Cost of Living Crisis has been a main focus of Christine's work in parliament over the past few months.
6 Jun 2022
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Childcare Support
Support should now remain in place for those families who would have been affected by the Council ending a contract to provide supported childcare for children with additional support need.
7 Sep 2023
Dangerous Concrete in Schools
Recent reports around dangerous concrete used in schools are incredibly concerning.
7 Sep 2023
Leith Walk
Roadworks around Leith, Broughton, Bonnington and Hillside
There are numerous works ongoing right now across Leith, Hillside, Broughton, Bonnington and Abbeyhill on top of the longterm projects like Albert Street.
7 Sep 2023
Electricity Standing Charges
Christine Jardine has secured a pledge from UK Energy Minister Andrew Bowie to address regional differences in electricity standing charges.
6 Sep 2023
Drum Brae / Gyle
Parkgrove Drive - September '23 Update
While the promised report back to Transport Committee to improve the situation on Parkgrove Drive has not yet come back, work is being taken forward.
5 Sep 2023
Drum Brae / Gyle
Clear answers still not forthcoming on Craigs/Maybury junction
Clear answers have still not been given to a series of questions around plans for the junction works at Craigs Road/Maybury Road.
5 Sep 2023