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.
Here is the Council’s consultation on the Greenbank/Meadows Cycle Route.
Alex has urged the Scottish Government to do everything in its power to clean up Scotland’s sewage problem and to tackle plastics pollution on beaches across the country.
Christine will today (Thursday 14th September) call on the UK Government to develop a new protocol for informing children of bereavement support available to them.
'Welcome Week' is the new name or Freshers Week and we wish students the best of luck as they begin their studies and their new lives in Edinburgh.
Christine has called on the UK Government to look at more flexible retirement options for army reservists.
The Council are consulting on various developments around the old Bowling Greens on Leith Links Park, a space used by many residents in Leith Walk ward.