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
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
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
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
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
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Morningside
June 2025 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on the Polworth roundabout, bin hubs and Morningside's heritage.
6 Jun 2025
Leith Walk
Lib Dems win road safety improvements in Bonnington
Councillor Caldwell has won improvements to a key crossing at the Newhaven Road end of Pitt Street.
5 Jun 2025
Forth
Lib Dem action in Newhaven
Following the Newhaven Village Public Meeting last autumn, Sanne has been working with Newhaven residents to make a number of improvements.
5 Jun 2025
Forth
Success! New safety measures to protect North Edinburgh's paths
Bollards will be placed at entrance and exit points to the North Edinburgh Paths Network in Trinity, Newhaven and Wardie following a spate of incidents with cars on paths last year.
5 Jun 2025
Edinburgh
Councillor Davidson praises Edinburgh Youth Clubs
Councillor Euan Davidson, Liberal Democrat member of Edinburgh Council's Education, Children, Families and Justice Committee, spoke at a recent youth provision event.
5 Jun 2025
Protecting Scottish Universities
As a former lecturer I’m increasingly worried about the financial instability universities across Scotland are currently experiencing.
16 May 2025