Edinburgh
Response to Princes Street Fire
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group response to the fire on Princes Street.
11 Aug 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
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
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
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Leith Walk
Leith Walk's public transport needs support
Cllr Caldwell is calling for more public transport options while the trams are off.
11 Aug 2026
Edinburgh
Response to Princes Street Fire
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group response to the fire on Princes Street.
11 Aug 2026
Morningside
August 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on Morningside Road, CityPlan 2040, and Harrison Road bridge
6 Aug 2026
Drum Brae / Gyle
Craigievar House Update
The spring and summer have seen an increase in anti-social behaviour at Craigievar House, the future of which remains uncertain even three years after the fire.
5 Aug 2026
Drum Brae / Gyle
Road Safety Changes in Clerwood
The Council is planning several road safety changes in Clerwood, especially around the Fox Covert campus, to coincide with the expected rebuilding work.
5 Aug 2026
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Local MSP Alex presses Scottish Government on Child Care Provision
Alex Cole-Hamilton, Liberal Democrat MSP for Edinburgh North Western has questioned the Scottish Government on their commitment to the expansion of childcare provisions.
5 Aug 2026