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.
After liaising with colleagues across the ward and Council, work has begun to install a proper cycling contraflow on Brunswick Road
Christine has congratulated Prahna Indian Grill and St John's Curry Club for being nominated in the Scottish Asian Restaurant Awards.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP has today called on regulators and the Scottish Government to clean up Edinburgh’s waterways.
It is proposed that the Council prioritises support for Community Centre Management Committees, and development of a new strategy for Community Centres.
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A request has been submitted to the Scottish Government Investing in Communities Team for an update on its funding status.
