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.
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.
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.
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.
At yesterday's City of Edinburgh Council meeting, Morningside Councillor Neil Ross persuaded the Council to improve pedestrian access across Edinburgh cost-effectively.
At Thursday's Council meeting, Councillor Neil Ross got backing to improve HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licence standards across Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Western Update: Changes to Private Rental Sector.
The Council's Tram to Newhaven project will be finishing up soon. Council officers are compiling and working through outstanding issues raised by constituents.
We are standing up for residents on the opposition of the tramline proposal.
The Lib Dems have secured more funding for road and pavement improvements.
A decision regarding the revision of Edinburgh community councils has been published.
This month's update includes news about communal bins, Colmiston Road cycle lane and toilets in the Meadows.