Action Demanded To Improve Roads, Pavements, and Footpaths
A number of roads and pavements have been resurfaced thanks to record investment fought for Liberal Democrat Councillors in the last two Council Budgets.
19 Sep 2024
Almond
Almond ward covers Barnton, Cramond, Dalmeny, Davidson's Mains, Kirkliston, Muirhouse, Newbridge, Ratho Station, Silverknowes and Queensferry.
Working as a team with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and Christine Jardine MP, local councillors Kevin Lang, Louise Young and Lewis Younie are strong voices for the area and work hard to get things done locally.
Councillor Kevin Lang
Kevin is a strong voice for the area and a councillor who really gets things done. Having been born, brought up and educated locally, he really understands the problems Almond ward faces.
He sits on the Transport and Environment, and Policy and Sustainability committees, and is Leader of the Lib Dem group.
Councillor Louise Young
As a Kirkliston resident, Louise really understands the challenges of living in rural West Edinburgh. Louise also brings a strong track record of hard work and community service.
Louise is Chair of the Lib Dem group, and also represents the Almond ward. She sits on the Education, Children and Families committee, and chairs the Licensing Board.
Councillor Lewis Younie
Lewis grew up locally in Ratho Station, and has been campaigning to improve housing in Muirhouse and public transport access for rural West Edinburgh.
He sits on the Finance and Resources and Governance, Risk and Best Value Committees.
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Latest news
The latest updates from your local Scottish Liberal Democrat team and Cllr Kevin Lang, Cllr Louise Young and Cllr Lewis Younie
Safer Routes between Newbridge and Ratho Station
Increasing volumes of traffic means that it is more important than ever that road safety improvements are put in place on the pedestrian route from Newbridge to Ratho Station.
19 Sep 2024
Davidson’s Mains roundabout changes review
A handful of formal objections to the proposed changes to the Davidson’s Mains roundabout has meant council officers are now reviewing the scheme
19 Sep 2024
Push for new powers to reduce road works impacts
The local Lib Dem team has called for new powers so companies can be charged each day for occupying roads and pavements.
19 Sep 2024
Action demanded on local street surfaces
Local Liberal Democrat councillors have pushed to get key local streets included in Edinburgh Councl’s next round of resurfacing plans
19 Sep 2024
Almond
Lib Dems launch campaign for new GP practice
We are campaigning hard for better access for residents to their local GP services.
19 Sep 2024
Success as Cramond-Gyle bus launched at last!
The new bus route we have campaigned for is finally in action.
19 Sep 2024
Cramond Campus consultation
We have had a huge response to Cramond Campus consultation.
19 Sep 2024
26 Feb 2024
Locals back plan for Cramond Campus
Plans for the Cramond Campus site have been backed by a significant majority of those who fed in views to the initial consultation.
26 Feb 2024
Lib Dems vow to fight latest Cammo Greenbelt plans
The local Liberal Democrat team has vowed to see off a new attempt to build on the Cammo greenbelt.
26 Feb 2024