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.
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.
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.
Residents have been left frustrated that the worst section of the road surface still hasn't been fixed.
Concerned residents have continued to raise the lack of crossing patrols across the area, but especially on Drum Brae North.
Local MP Christine Jardine met with community groups from across North Edinburgh to discuss how to support those hit hard by the economic crisis.
Access to wrap around child care, including after school clubs and child minders has become increasingly difficult in West Edinburgh - with demand in many cases far outstripping supply.
Schools, hospitals and other public buildings in Edinburgh are being inspected for the use of RAAC. Alex was the first to raise this in the Scottish Parliament after Lib Dem research uncovered the issue.
The recycling units have recently been removed from Craigleith Retail Park.