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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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs

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Inverleith

Electric Vehicle Charging

Understandably there have been an increasing number of requests for more on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging across the City as more residents are wanting to switch to EV.

27 Sep 2022
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Inverleith

Play Parks

Edinburgh City Council is responsible for around 165 playparks spread across the City.

27 Sep 2022
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Inverleith

42 Bus

Last month, and with very little warning, Lothian Buses decided to remove the 42 bus service.

27 Sep 2022
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