Edinburgh
Fighting for affordable childcare funding
Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors successfully push for transitional childcare funding as a poverty prevention measure.
29 Sep 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 call for bold vision for Princes Street
Lib Dem Councillors want to see ambition for Edinburgh's main thoroughfare.
8 Sep 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems slam lack of answers in new tram report
Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have hit out at the lack of clarity on the future of tram funding.
6 Sep 2026
Edinburgh
Response to Princes Street Fire
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group response to the fire on Princes Street.
11 Aug 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
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
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Civil Service Pensions Update
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has secured further action from Capita following concerns raised by constituents over delays and problems with their civil service pensions.
8 Oct 2026
Getting rid of unsafe cladding
Sanne Dijkstra-Downie MSP has been working to tackle the issue of unsafe cladding and make sure residents are not left living in homes they cannot feel safe in.
8 Oct 2026
Controlled Parking Zones
In September, the Traffic Regulation Orders Sub Committee considered three different Traffic Road Orders that would introduce controlled parking in the Orchards/Craigleith, in the Grigors/Davidson/Kimmerghame/Werbers, and in the Kinnear/Aboretum area.
8 Oct 2026
Tram Extensions – What Now?
In September, the Transport and Environment Committee considered what’s next for proposals to extend the tram between Granton and the Bioquarter.
8 Oct 2026
Morningside
October 2026 news from Councillor Neil Ross
This month's edition includes updates on Astley Ainslie, Polwarth Terrace roadworks, and road safety outside primary schools.
5 Oct 2026
Edinburgh
Fighting for affordable childcare funding
Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors successfully push for transitional childcare funding as a poverty prevention measure.
29 Sep 2026