Edinburgh
Lib Dems select by-election candidates
Candidates for the respective Council by-elections in the Portobello/Craigmillar and Southside/Newington wards named.
20 Jul 2026
News
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
Edinburgh
£2 bus fare roll-out plan “a slap in the face” for Edinburgh residents
Plans to exclude Edinburgh from the initial roll-out of the Scottish Government’s £2 cap on bus fares are “a slap in the face” for residents of the Capital, Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have said.
18 Jun 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems win big in Edinburgh North Western and Edinburgh Northern
The Scottish Liberal Democrats held Edinburgh North Western with a 13,000+ majority, and GAINED Edinburgh Northern.
10 May 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems secure funding for school playgrounds, the third sector, and transport infrastructure
The 2026/27 Edinburgh Council Budget now sees targeted money for services and infrastructure.
26 Feb 2026
Edinburgh
The Visitor Levy is an opportunity for Edinburgh
But we can't afford to delay it, and it can't be used to prop up Scottish Government cuts.
11 Feb 2026
Edinburgh
Another call for action on low-cost side road zebra crossings
Councillor Neil Ross has been pursuing the rollout of low cost zebra crossings to improve local road safety.
22 Dec 2025
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Cole-Hamilton pushes lack of mammogram appointments to top of NHS Lothian
Local Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton has written to the CEO of NHS Lothian after residents raised concerns over the lack of mammogram appointments in Edinburgh.
23 Jul 2026
Southside / Newington
July 2026 news from Councillor Pauline Flannery
This month's edition includes updates on the upcoming by-election, the Raleigh Run, and the Lyceum Theatre.
22 Jul 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems select by-election candidates
Candidates for the respective Council by-elections in the Portobello/Craigmillar and Southside/Newington wards named.
20 Jul 2026
Morningside
July 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on improving road safety, supporting Morningside and Bruntsfield Traders, and how to request weeding.
11 Jul 2026
Leith Walk
Lib Dem WIN: Traffic lights set to come to St Clair Street after Leith community campaign
This is a major milestone for the notorious Leith junction where St Clair Street, Easter Road, and Dalmeny Street meet.
3 Jul 2026
Leith Walk
Lib Dems demand answers on Water of Leith protection delays
Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Councillors highlighted critical delays to sewage protection measures.
3 Jul 2026