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.
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.
This month's edition includes updates on the canal bridges, the tram consultation, and a 5G mast proposal
As another consultation on Edinburgh Airport's flight paths goes live, local MP Christine Jardine said delays to be Edinburgh Airport process had been “intolerable” for those living nearby.
Councillor Caldwell has won assurances that the Council will now start tracking closures.
After it was rejected by the Council, a proposal to build on the land between the new Cammo development and Craigs Road has been rejected by the Scottish Government.
Long awaited work to widened, resurface and properly light the path running behind Torwood Crescent has finally been agreed, and will be included on a contract due to start in early December.
Local MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton is urging the SNP Government to finally combat pressures faced by nurses and midwives.