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
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 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
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
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
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
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
News from Local Councillors, MSPs and MPs
Leith Walk
Win: New playpark equipment for Keddie Gardens
The Council has started work at the Leith end of Ferry Road after a long campaign.
28 Feb 2025
Inverleith
Edinburgh Northern Candidate Selected
I am delighted to say that Councillor Sanne Dijkstra-Downie has been selected as the Lib Dem candidate for the Edinburgh Northern constituency for the 2026 Holyrood elections.
27 Feb 2025
Communal Bin Review Phase 6
The consultation for Communal Bin Review Phase 6 (New Town, West End and other areas within the World Heritage Site) is now open.
27 Feb 2025
Inverleith
Blackhall Library Update
Latest update inside!
27 Feb 2025
Edinburgh City Council Budget
Thursday 20th February was annual budget-setting day for Edinburgh City Council. The focus for the Lib Dems was to build on our previous budgets and look to continue investment.
27 Feb 2025
Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP
Cole-Hamilton comments ahead of final vote on budget
Speaking ahead of the Scottish Parliament debating the Budget at Stage 3 (Tuesday 25th February), Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP said:
27 Feb 2025