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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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