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
Inverleith
Orchard Drive Buildout
Motorists are still driving over the new buildout on Orchard Drive.
26 Aug 2026
Inverleith
Crewe Toll - Major Works
Major works are being carried out at Crewe Toll, starting Monday 17th August and will last approx. 12 weeks.
26 Aug 2026
Inverleith
Inverleith Park Improvements
Earlier this year Council agreed a Lib Dem amendment that would see a £4m capital contribution coming from the new Edinburgh...
26 Aug 2026
Inverleith
Anti-Social Issues on the Northern Path Network and Parks
Anti-social behaviour on the Northern Path Network, especially the Roseburn Path, and Inverleith Park has been worse this year than previously.
26 Aug 2026
Inverleith
Princes Street Fire
Local Lib Dem councillor Hal Osler said, "The emergency services deserve our heartfelt thanks for their response to the fire at...
26 Aug 2026
Christine Jardine MP
Jardine fights for Pension Justice
Fighting for justice for Edinburgh West Civil Service pensioners caught up in the Capita controversy has been a main focus for Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, over the past few months.
26 Aug 2026