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.
Many people have raised concerns about the impact that the introduction of VAT on independent school places may have locally.
We are actively engaging in discussions with a variety of people to find a more effective and considerate approach to school drop-offs and collections.
Some safety risks have been raised regarding the area.
There have been lots of things happenings on the LTN front, and your Councillors have been working hard on representing your views.
The Council has recently revealed a list of the most difficult places to park in the city.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine is calling on the UK Government to support sustainable aviation fuel production in Scotland.
