Edinburgh
Lib Dems hit back at Edinburgh Police cuts
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrats are calling for a fairer funding settlement to protect community safety.
22 Dec 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.
Edinburgh-wide news
Edinburgh
Lib Dems fight to protect local care services
Edinburgh’s Health and Social Care services were recently plunged into crisis as service demand and costs were racing ahead of this year’s forecasts.
1 Nov 2023
Edinburgh
Councillors stand up for affordable housing, youthwork, and libraries
This week, in a Council chamber fractured five ways, Lib Dem Councillors got some key policy wins for youth centres, libraries and new affordable housing.
30 Sep 2023
Edinburgh
Dozens of sewage spills in Water of Leith reported to SEPA
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on regulators and the Scottish Government to clean up Edinburgh’s waterways.
14 Aug 2023
Edinburgh
Cole-Hamilton calls for action on Edinburgh CodeClan closure
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader and Edinburgh Western MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton has today called on the Scottish Government to secure Scottish tech talent and take action to ensure that digital skills training agency CodeClan is rescued from administration.
8 Aug 2023
Edinburgh
Alex leads fight against sewage
Local MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton has challenged the new First Minister to get to grips with Scotland’s sewage problem which saw tens of thousands of sewage releases in Scotlands water ways and beaches last year alone.
6 Jun 2023
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Southside / Newington
July 2026 news from Councillor Pauline Flannery
This month's edition includes updates on the upcoming by-election, the Raleigh Run, and the Lyceum Theatre.
22 Jul 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems select by-election candidates
Candidates for the respective Council by-elections in the Portobello/Craigmillar and Southside/Newington wards named.
20 Jul 2026
Morningside
July 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on improving road safety, supporting Morningside and Bruntsfield Traders, and how to request weeding.
11 Jul 2026
Leith Walk
Lib Dem WIN: Traffic lights set to come to St Clair Street after Leith community campaign
This is a major milestone for the notorious Leith junction where St Clair Street, Easter Road, and Dalmeny Street meet.
3 Jul 2026
Leith Walk
Lib Dems demand answers on Water of Leith protection delays
Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Councillors highlighted critical delays to sewage protection measures.
3 Jul 2026
Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart
June 2026 news from Councillor Kevin McKay
This month's edition includes updates on nature reserves, planning applications, and firework controls.
18 Jun 2026