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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.

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Edinburgh

Lib Dems ignite review on Sexual Entertainment Venue ban

Lib Dem Councillors won a vote 6:3 this morning to review Edinburgh's upcoming adult entertainment venue ban.

6 Feb 2023

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Edinburgh

Lib Dems win "best practice" guide updates on HMOs

Today, Councillors backed the Lib Dem plans to improve the guidance for HMOs around bins, emergency numbers and licence notifications.

6 Feb 2023

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh Council administration must rule out schools cuts, say Lib Dems

Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have called on the ruling Labour administration running Edinburgh Council to rule out cuts to Edinburgh’s schools.

19 Jan 2023

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Edinburgh

Lib Dems select former NHS nurse for crucial council by-election

Scottish Liberal Democrats in Edinburgh have selected former NHS nurse, Fiona Bennett as their candidate for the Corstorphine / Murrayfield council by-election.

17 Jan 2023

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A 20 miles per hour sign affixed to a lamppost with the National Galleries in the background

Edinburgh

Calls for Edinburgh Speeding Fines Pilot

In November the Lib Dems won all-party support for a motion calling for Edinburgh to be given special permission for a speeding enforcement pilot.

5 Dec 2022

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Edinburgh

Edinburgh litter bins should double as recycling bins

Lib Dems' Councillor Caldwell secured a key vote in the Chambers today for Edinburgh's litterbins to also take recycling.

24 Nov 2022

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News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs

Jack standing next to a set of communal bins

Leith Walk

Communal bin hubs update around Leith Walk ward

Many residents have been in touch with concerns about bins being placed outside flats and houses, and the noise and smell impact.

26 Mar 2025

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Two pictures spliced together. On the left, Jack Caldwell is pointing at a pothole on Montgomery Street and on the right he is doing the same on Brunswick Street

Leith Walk

Getting better road surfaces for Hillside

Resurfacing works will take place on the west end of Montgomery Street and north side of Brunswick Street in the coming week after efforts from residents and cross-party discussion.

26 Mar 2025

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