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
Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart
March 2026 news from Councillor Kevin McKay
This month's edition includes fighting for canal improvements, Davidson House, and parking in Lockharton.
15 Mar 2026
Morningside
March 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on the yearly city budget, Harrison Road, and the Scottish Water site at Fairmilehead.
9 Mar 2026
Leith Walk
Fighting for further Leith Walk pavement improvements
Councillor Caldwell has been pursuing further improvements along Leith Walk and Elm Row including pavements and bollards.
6 Mar 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems secure funding for school playgrounds, the third sector, and transport infrastructure
The 2026/27 Edinburgh Council Budget now sees targeted money for services and infrastructure.
26 Feb 2026
Edinburgh
The Visitor Levy is an opportunity for Edinburgh
But we can't afford to delay it, and it can't be used to prop up Scottish Government cuts.
11 Feb 2026
Drum Brae / Gyle
Council decides how to spend the Visitor Levy
As part of the budget setting process for 2026/27, the Council is considering ways to spend the revenues to be raised next year from the transient visitor levy (TVL).
10 Feb 2026