Almond
Almond ward covers Barnton, Cramond, Dalmeny, Davidson's Mains, Kirkliston, Muirhouse, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Silverknowes and Queensferry.
Working as a team with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and Christine Jardine MP, local councillors Kevin Lang, Louise Young and Lewis Younie are strong voices for the area and work hard to get things done locally.
Latest news
The latest updates from your local Scottish Liberal Democrat team and Cllr Kevin Lang, Cllr Louise Young and Cllr Lewis Younie
26 Feb 2024
Locals back plan for Cramond Campus
Plans for the Cramond Campus site have been backed by a significant majority of those who fed in views to the initial consultation.
26 Feb 2024
Lib Dems vow to fight latest Cammo Greenbelt plans
The local Liberal Democrat team has vowed to see off a new attempt to build on the Cammo greenbelt.
26 Feb 2024
Lib Dem success for road resurfacing in Cramond
A push from the local Lib Dem team has meant the poor work carried out last year to resurface parts of Cramond has been redone
24 Jul 2023
Almond
Draft master plan to come for Cramond Campus site
Sports planning consultants are to bring forward a draft master plan for the Cramond campus site off Cramond Road North.
24 Jul 2023
Almond
Lothian Buses must learn from 41/47 Debacle
Local Liberal Democrats have said Lothian Buses must learn lessons after a major local backlash from people in Cramond and Barnton.
24 Jul 2023
Almond
Lib Dems secure review of Silverknowes 'Spaces for People' schemes
Council transport officers are to review the Silverknowes ‘spaces for people’ schemes and return with options for change, thanks to the local Lib Dems.
24 Jul 2023
Almond
New school WILL be delivered at Builyeon Road
Despite local concerns, the local Lib Dem have had it confirmed a new primary school will be built within the new development.
24 Jul 2023
Almond
Station Road Resurfaced AT LAST!
Lib Dems set sights on other road trouble spots
24 Jul 2023
Davidson's Mains roundabout update
Council officers are to finally consult on new traffic orders to introduce major safety improvements at the main roundabout in Davidson’s Mains.
23 Jul 2023
Positive feedback on new pharmacy operators
The local Lib Dem team has had lots of positive feedback following the change in operators at Queensferry’s two pharmacies.
23 Jul 2023
Councillor Kevin Lang
Kevin is a strong voice for the area and a councillor who really gets things done. Having been born, brought up and educated locally, he really understands the problems Almond ward faces.
He sits on the Transport and Environment, and Policy and Sustainability committees, and is Leader of the Lib Dem group.
Councillor Louise Young
As a Kirkliston resident, Louise really understands the challenges of living in rural West Edinburgh. Louise also brings a strong track record of hard work and community service.
Louise is Chair of the Lib Dem group, and also represents the Almond ward. She sits on the Education, Children and Families committee, and chairs the Licensing Board.
Councillor Lewis Younie
Lewis grew up locally in Ratho Station, and has been campaigning to improve housing in Muirhouse and public transport access for rural West Edinburgh.
He sits on the Finance and Resources and Governance, Risk and Best Value Committees.
