Edinburgh
Lib Dems win BIG in Edinburgh Council Elections
In a stunning success, the Liberal Democrats have doubled their number of councillors in Edinburgh.
6 May 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 launch manifesto with promise to 'stand up for Edinburgh'
Education, the environment, and a pledge to improve basic council services all sit at the heart of the Liberal Democrat manifesto for the upcoming Edinburgh Council elections.
6 Apr 2022
Edinburgh
We stand with Ukraine
Our twin city, Kyiv, needs our support. The Liberal Democrats are calling for the UK to lead a coordinated humanitarian response to Putin's war in Ukraine, with safe passage and support for Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence and persecution at the hands of Russian forces.
25 Feb 2022
Edinburgh
A local budget that stands up for Edinburgh
With a still difficult financial backdrop facing the city, Liberal Democrat councillors are presenting a fully costed budget plan that seeks to deliver on what our constituents tell us matter most.
25 Feb 2022
Edinburgh
Edinburgh deserves a more ambitious Low Emission Zone
SNP and Labour councillors have again backed a city centre-only Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that could push more polluting traffic to other parts of the City, while Lib Dems call for an Edinburgh-wide LEZ covering goods vehicles, buses and coaches.
24 Jan 2022
Edinburgh
Lib Dems push for more zebra crossings
At yesterday's City of Edinburgh Council meeting, Morningside Councillor Neil Ross persuaded the Council to improve pedestrian access across Edinburgh cost-effectively.
26 Nov 2021
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Drum Brae / Gyle
Road Safety in Gogarloch Update
After a petition by Gogarloch residents was submitted to the Council’s Transport Committee, safety concerns on Gogarloch Road will be considered for funding next year.
7 Oct 2025
Drum Brae / Gyle
School to Stay Put for Fox Covert Campus Rebuild
The Council has confirmed that, when work to replace the main building at the Fox Covert campus begins, the school will not be decamped and will remain on site.
7 Oct 2025
Drum Brae / Gyle
Residents must have a say on Turnhouse Bus Gate
The Council has announced plans to install a bus gate on Turnhouse Road.
7 Oct 2025
Leith Walk
Calling for a safer Easter Road
The local Leith Lib Dems are continuing their campaign for improvements to the Easter Road junction.
6 Oct 2025
Morningside
October 2025 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on the Greenbank woodlands, Harrison Road canal bridge, and road plates on Bruntsfield Links.
6 Oct 2025
Leith Walk
Council goes ahead with Manderston Street Student Accommodation
Leith Walk Lib Dem Councillor Jack Caldwell attended the meeting to speak in support of social-rent and affordable housing.
19 Sep 2025