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.
Edinburgh-wide news
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
Edinburgh
Another call for action on low-cost side road zebra crossings
Councillor Neil Ross has been pursuing the rollout of low cost zebra crossings to improve local road safety.
22 Dec 2025
Southside / Newington
December 2025 news from Councillor Pauline Flannery
This month's update includes festive treats, community centres, and Holyrood Road updates.
15 Dec 2025
Morningside
December 2025 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on the Harrison Road Canal Bridge, Astley Ainslie, and pavements on Morningside Road.
4 Dec 2025
Leith Walk
Dalmeny Street / Leith Walk junction review coming
Leith Walk Lib Dem Councillor Jack Caldwell flagged up the high levels of traffic on the road to the Council roads department in 2023 compared to other continuous footway locations.
30 Nov 2025
Leith Walk
Elm Row works update (November 2025)
The Council is contunuing requested works at Elm Row on pedestrian safety, trees, and statues.
25 Nov 2025
Leith Walk
Powderhall path closure update
Councillor Caldwell has been pushing for better acccess during construction works.
25 Nov 2025