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
Putting residents priorities first
It has been a busy period at the council with the annual budget setting process.
7 Mar 2025
Community Councils
An update on the recent community council nominations.
7 Mar 2025
Lib Dems secure funding for affordable homes
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured funding to build more affordable homes in communities across Scotland.
7 Mar 2025
Lib Dems win replacement for Edinburgh Eye Pavilion
Scottish Liberal Democrats have secured the replacement of the Edinburgh Eye Pavilion.
7 Mar 2025
Radio Teleswitch Service closure
On 30th June 2025, the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) will be turned off, and properties that have the will need to arrange for their provider to replace them with smart meters.
7 Mar 2025
Lib Dem councillors secure Budget wins
Lib Dem councillors secured big wins on road repairs, road safety and protecting education and teacher funding in this year's Council budget.
7 Mar 2025