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
Communal bin hubs update around Leith Walk ward
Many residents have been in touch with concerns about bins being placed outside flats and houses, and the noise and smell impact.
26 Mar 2025
Leith Walk
Getting better road surfaces for Hillside
Resurfacing works will take place on the west end of Montgomery Street and north side of Brunswick Street in the coming week after efforts from residents and cross-party discussion.
26 Mar 2025
The Community Grants Fund 2025/26 is now open for applications!
Constituted local voluntary organisations and community groups are invited to apply to the Community Grants Fund for grants of up to £5,000.
13 Mar 2025
Cameron Toll Railway Bridge Repairs
Latest update on the Network Rail repairs
13 Mar 2025
Leith Walk
Powderhall housing site delay
Unfortunately there are further delays to the old Waste Transfer Station site on Broughton Road.
13 Mar 2025
Balgreen Tunnel Update
We were pleased to see drainage work taking place in the tunnel during the school holidays.
7 Mar 2025