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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
Edinburgh
Lib Dems slam lack of answers in new tram report
Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have hit out at the lack of clarity on the future of tram funding.
6 Sep 2026
Morningside
September 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on Boroughmuir High School, Astley Ainslie, and road safety around Polwarth and Merchiston.
6 Sep 2026
Drum Brae / Gyle
Clermiston Park Playpark - September '26 Update
The Council's plans to deliver the long-awaited upgrade of the playpark in Clermiston Park over the summer have been delayed.
1 Sep 2026
Turnhouse Road Bus Gate - September '26 Update
A decision on whether or not to proceed with the Council's plans for a bus gate on Turnhouse Road will be taken by the Transport & Environment committee on Thursday 10th September.
1 Sep 2026
Drum Brae / Gyle
Cemetery Maintenance - Time for a Re-think!
Residents have been in touch with the Lib Dem team concerned about the state of local cemeteries, and how the Council is maintaining them.
1 Sep 2026
Inverleith
Orchard Drive Buildout
Motorists are still driving over the new buildout on Orchard Drive.
26 Aug 2026