
Ed Thornley
Councillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lib Dem Group Leader
ViewAt 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 begun 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.
In March 2023, we won the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election, with Fiona Bennett becoming our 13th councillor.
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
ViewCouncillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lord Provost of Edinburgh
ViewCouncillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
ViewCouncillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
ViewCouncillor for Leith Walk
ViewCouncillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
ViewCouncillor for Forth
ViewCouncillor for Southside / Newington
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewCouncillor for Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart
ViewCouncillor for Inverleith
ViewCouncillor for Morningside
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewPlans to overhaul the Barnton Junction, to improve traffic flow and make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists, will be consulted on later this year.
Starting in August, Network Rail will be undertaking work to replace the bridge over the railway at South Gyle Road.
The stretch near Powderhall is too narrow for pedestrians.
The proposed closure of Marionville Fire Station is unacceptable and will impact Hillside, Abbeyhill, Leith, Pilrig, Broughton, Bonnington.
Easter Road's pavements should be more accessible.
Replaced bus stop, lineage, and graffiti removal are some of the improvements already made.