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
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        After liaising with colleagues across the ward and Council, work has begun to install a proper cycling contraflow on Brunswick Road
                
        
        It is proposed that the Council prioritises support for Community Centre Management Committees, and development of a new strategy for Community Centres.
                
        
        This was a great opportunity for people to experience life as a Producer, Director, Scriptwriter, Editor and Presenter at the Sky News Studios, organised by the indefatigable team at Cameron House for the P5/6 age range.
                
        
        A request has been submitted to the Scottish Government Investing in Communities Team for an update on its funding status.
                
        
        In September 2020, the Culture and Communities Committee agreed to introduce an Edinburgh Cemetery Tour Guide Registration scheme.
                
        
        There will be engagement for ETROs, with reference to Clinton Road and Whitehouse Loan by council officers.