The latest news and press releases from the Edinburgh Liberal Democrats
Local updates from our Councillors, MSP and MP can be found on their respective pages.
Our twin city, Kyiv, needs our support. The Liberal Democrats are calling for the UK to lead a coordinated humanitarian response to Putin's war in Ukraine, with safe passage and support for Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence and persecution at the hands of Russian forces.
With a still difficult financial backdrop facing the city, Liberal Democrat councillors are presenting a fully costed budget plan that seeks to deliver on what our constituents tell us matter most.
SNP and Labour councillors have again backed a city centre-only Low Emission Zone (LEZ) that could push more polluting traffic to other parts of the City, while Lib Dems call for an Edinburgh-wide LEZ covering goods vehicles, buses and coaches.
At yesterday's City of Edinburgh Council meeting, Morningside Councillor Neil Ross persuaded the Council to improve pedestrian access across Edinburgh cost-effectively.
At Thursday's Council meeting, Councillor Neil Ross got backing to improve HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licence standards across Edinburgh.
A big issue in Corstorphine - again – over the last couple of months has been flooding at Clermiston Road, Coltbridge and parts of Roseburn.
There have again been lots of issues regarding flooding this autumn, with serious cases in North Gyle, especially on North Gyle Road, Avenue and Loan, and across the Gogarloch estate.
Here is my latest email newsletter issued today. It covers Midmar Paddock Warrender Baths Plans to Pedestrianise George Street 101/102 Bus Survey results Merchiston Gardens, Mid Gillsland Road & Marchmont Crescent Local community events Another 5G mast for Whitehouse Loan? HMO Consultation What I’ve been up to at the Council
At last months Council meeting, Euan and Alan's motion asking for financial support for Roseburn's businesses due to the ongoing impact of the CCWEL works passed.
The Trams to Newhaven project have just published their updated completion dates down Leith Walk.
Last week, Cllr Jack Caldwell submitted a deputation to the Transport and Environment Committe regarding the new communal bin / recycling hubs in Leith, Abbeyhill, Bonnington and Pilrig (plus Broughton, Canonmills and Hillside from 2023).
