Edinburgh
Fighting for affordable childcare funding
Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors successfully push for transitional childcare funding as a poverty prevention measure.
29 Sep 2026
News
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.
Edinburgh-wide news
Edinburgh
Lib Dems call for bold vision for Princes Street
Lib Dem Councillors want to see ambition for Edinburgh's main thoroughfare.
8 Sep 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems slam lack of answers in new tram report
Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have hit out at the lack of clarity on the future of tram funding.
6 Sep 2026
Edinburgh
Response to Princes Street Fire
The Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group response to the fire on Princes Street.
11 Aug 2026
Edinburgh
Lib Dems select by-election candidates
Candidates for the respective Council by-elections in the Portobello/Craigmillar and Southside/Newington wards named.
20 Jul 2026
Edinburgh
£2 bus fare roll-out plan “a slap in the face” for Edinburgh residents
Plans to exclude Edinburgh from the initial roll-out of the Scottish Government’s £2 cap on bus fares are “a slap in the face” for residents of the Capital, Edinburgh Liberal Democrats have said.
18 Jun 2026
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Progress on Continental side road Zebra Crossings
Good news! The UK Government has, at last, decided to allow continental side road zebra crossings from 2028.
2 Nov 2026
New Library Opening and Closing Times
From 30 November 2026 there will be a change in the opening and closing times of all libraries to bring continuity across the whole estate. All the changes are listed below.
2 Nov 2026
Update on the 13 Bus
A number of residents have been in touch regarding the unreliable service of the number 13 Bus. This route is a vital service for...
2 Nov 2026
Short Term Lets
Due to a legal “loophole”, at present an individual can legally apply and be granted an STL secondary license and potentially the...
2 Nov 2026
Inverleith Gully Clearing
A recent Council question from the Lib Dems has uncovered details of the number of road gullies that residents have reported in the last six months (by Ward) and how many of those ad hoc requests were actually attended to within a month.
2 Nov 2026
Leith Walk
Trams to Newhaven: Leith Walk & Elm Row close-out delayed until March 2027
Councillor Caldwell has continued to press for more fixes around Leith Walk and Elm Row.
1 Nov 2026