Ed Thornley
Councillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lib Dem Group Leader
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        The Liberal Democrat group is currently the second-largest on Edinburgh Council, with 14 councillors.
At the 2022 Council Elections, the Liberal Democrat group in Edinburgh doubled in number to 12 councillors.
Following the elections, we took up leadership positions on three non-political committees and began to make important strides in the Council for residents.
So far we have achieved big wins on pavement parking, tourist tax, EV charging, trees management, playground maintenance, school air quality and speeding enforcement. Lib Dem councillors have successfully won additional funding for road repairs each year of this term so far, and recently ensured that Council funding for road safety measures is the highest it has ever been, with a special focus on road saefty near schools.
In March 2023, we won the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election, with Fiona Bennett becoming our 13th councillor. In June 2025, we won the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election, with Kevin McKay elected.
You can see more about what each of our councillors is working on in their wards by clicking on them below.
                
        
        Councillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lib Dem Group Leader
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        Councillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lord Provost of Edinburgh
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        Councillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
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        Councillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
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        Councillor for Leith Walk
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        Councillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
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        Councillor for Forth
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        Councillor for Southside / Newington
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        Councillor for Almond
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        Councillor for Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart
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        Councillor for Inverleith
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        Councillor for Morningside
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        Councillor for Almond
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        Councillor for Almond
ViewConcerned residents have continued to raise the lack of crossing patrols across the area, but especially on Drum Brae North.
The recycling units have recently been removed from Craigleith Retail Park.
Work to replace electricity cabling from Gorgie to Telford Road has been delayed, and now due to start in January 2024.
Changes have been made to plans for Phase 4 of the Review, after comments from Councillors and residents.
                
        
        Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been identified at Blackhall Library. Following UK Government guidance, the Library closed on the 14th of September to allow a more detailed inspection to be carried out.
                
        
        Here is the Council’s consultation on the Greenbank/Meadows Cycle Route.