Council Tax Reforms
A recent consultation by the SNP led Government is proposing an up to 22% rise in Council Tax for some higher bands, with increases across bands E-H.
A recent consultation by the SNP led Government is proposing an up to 22% rise in Council Tax for some higher bands, with increases across bands E-H.
The deadline for Short Term Let operators to register with the Council is 30th September.
Support should now remain in place for those families who would have been affected by the Council ending a contract to provide supported childcare for children with additional support need.
Recent reports around dangerous concrete used in schools are incredibly concerning.
The Scottish Government are consulting on proposals to increase Council Tax on homes in Bands E-H.
The refurbishment programme is now well under way.
The team meet regularly with the Road Safety Team to push for progress in the many parts of the Ward that require improvement.
Over 1000 people responded to the Lib Dem survey on the LTN, most of whom live in the affected streets or in nearby areas.
There are a number of exciting events taking place at the Saughtonhall Rec over the summer holidays.
The works to complete the conversion of the Roseburn Park Toilet block into a cafe were finally completed last week.
The long-promised design work on road safety improvements for Ellersly Road, Kinellan Road and Murrayfield Road had been delayed yet again.
The Lib Dem team have been running a survey to gather people's views on the LTN, and recently attended a public meeting to hear from those affected.
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Alan represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
He sits on the Planning and Policy and Sustainability Committees and the Development Management Sub-Committee. He is also the Vice-Convener of the Lothian Valuation Joint Board.
Alan Beal has lived with his family in Corstorphine for 10 years. He works as an Energy/Housing Consultant and qualified in Environmental Management over 25 years ago.
He is an Edinburgh Street Pastor and has been on many boards, including a Chamber of Commerce, the Scottish Solar Energy Society and the Right to Warmth Campaign.
He is keen to work for local people to make Corstorphine & Murrayfield a better place to live.
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Euan represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
He sits on the Education, Children and Families Committee and the Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board.
Euan has worked as a social worker, specialising in child protection and homeless young people.