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
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 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
Edinburgh
Edinburgh litter bins should double as recycling bins
Lib Dems' Councillor Caldwell secured a key vote in the Chambers today for Edinburgh's litterbins to also take recycling.
24 Nov 2022
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Leith Walk
Pedestrian crossings on Leith Walk
A recurring issue Cllr Caldwell has engaged with the Council on is the timings of the green men down Leith Walk and Elm Row, which is vital for all pedestrians, but particularly those with physical disabilities.
3 Apr 2025
Drum Brae / Gyle
Parkgrove Drive to be resurfaced at last!
As part of the Council's annual road repairs plan for 2025/26, Parkgrove Drive is finally going to be resurfaced.
1 Apr 2025
Drum Brae Park - Travellers Update
After another visit from the travelling community to Drum Brae Park, the Lib Dem team have been working to get the Council to take action.
1 Apr 2025
Drum Brae / Gyle
Road Repairs Programme for 2025/26
The list of roads and pavements which will be repaired or resurfaced this year has been agreed.
1 Apr 2025
Leith Walk
Green Street and Bellevue Place shoudn't be made rat runs
For the past year, Cllr Caldwell has consistently raised concerns at the proposal to re-route of off-duty buses down Green Street and Bellevue Place.
30 Mar 2025
Morningside
Greenbank/Meadows Quiet Route Update
There have been revisions to the scheme.
26 Mar 2025