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
Leith Walk
Fighting for better drainage for Leith Walk ward
With Edinburgh's rainfall increasing year-on-year, the Lib Dems are leading the charge for water management that puts equity at its heart.
11 Jul 2024
Leith Walk
What's happening with Elm Row?
There are many outstanding matters at Elm Row as part of the Trams to Newhaven tram works.
9 Jul 2024
Leith Walk
What's happening with Montgomery Street?
Councillor Jack Caldwell has been liaising with residents to get changes and improvements to the western end of Montgomery Street.
9 Jul 2024
Leith Walk
The future of Brunswick Street
Brunswick Street will be reopened, but only westbound.
7 Jul 2024
Leith Walk
Lack of sewage monitoring in Water of Leith a 'scandal'
The local Liberal Democrats are pushing for more data to be published on the Water of Leith, especially around Canonmills and Bonnington.
29 Jun 2024
Morningside
June 2024 News from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's news includes updates on bin hubs, toilets in the Meadows and the launch of the Low Emission Zone.
10 Jun 2024