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.
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.
Lib Dems' Councillor Caldwell secured a key vote in the Chambers today for Edinburgh's litterbins to also take recycling.
Councillor Thornley wins Council backing to explore 'hopper fares' for two journeys or more.
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.
Edinburgh must aim to be one of the first councils to fully implement the new ban on pavement parking, Liberal Democrats have said.
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.
After a three-year campaign, it's great to see the work on the Torwood path finally completed and open to the public.
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrats won £200,000 of funding for new street trees across Edinburgh and Leith.
This month's edition includes fighting for canal improvements, Davidson House, and parking in Lockharton.
This month's edition includes updates on the yearly city budget, Harrison Road, and the Scottish Water site at Fairmilehead.
Councillor Caldwell has been pursuing further improvements along Leith Walk and Elm Row including pavements and bollards.
The 2026/27 Edinburgh Council Budget now sees targeted money for services and infrastructure.