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.
SNP and Green Councillors recently attempted to force through an additional three million pounds in cuts to essential social care services.
Work has begun to improve the Balgreen Tunnel.
After the recycling units were removed from Craigleith Retail Park, Sainsburys have said they will not replace them.
The new lights at the junction of Drum Brae and Drum Brae Drive have now been in place for a few months, and it’s become clear which elements are and are not working.
The planned upgrades to the path running from Torwood Crescent to Meadow Place Road have been further delayed.
After concerns were raised by residents, the Lib Dem team have been working to secure Council action on speeding on Gogarloch Road.
