Lib Dem team stand up to SNP social care cuts
SNP and Green Councillors recently attempted to force through an additional three million pounds in cuts to essential social care services.
1 Nov 2023
Corstorphine / Murrayfield
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward covers Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
Working as a team with Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP and Christine Jardine MP, local councillors Alan Beal, Fiona Bennett and Euan Davidson are strong voices for the area and work hard to get things done locally.
Councillor Alan Beal
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Alan represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
He sits on the Policy and Sustainability Committee and Edinburgh Integrated Joint Board (EIJB). The latter oversees health and social care for Edinburgh. He is also the Vice-Convener of the Lothian Valuation Joint Board and sits on the Transport for Edinburgh Board.
Alan Beal has lived with his family in Corstorphine for 10 years. He works as an Energy/Housing Consultant and qualified in Environmental Management over 25 years ago.
He is an Edinburgh Street Pastor and has been on many boards, including a Chamber of Commerce, the Scottish Solar Energy Society and the Right to Warmth Campaign.
He is keen to work for local people to make Corstorphine & Murrayfield a better place to live.
Councillor Euan Davidson
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Euan represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
He is the group Spokesperson on Education, Children and Families and sits on the Policy and Sustainability Committee.
Euan has worked as a social worker, specialising in child protection and homeless young people.
Councillor Fiona Bennett
Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward
Fiona represents the Corstorphine/Murrayfield ward, covering Balgreen, Broomhall, Carrick Knowe, Corstorphine, Murrayfield, Ravelston, Roseburn, Saughtonhall and Wester Broom.
A former psychiatric nurse, She sits on the Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee, the Development Management Sub Committee, and the Equalities Working Group.
Additionally Fiona is a board member of Yazda UK.
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The latest updates from your local Scottish Liberal Democrat team; Cllrs Alan Beal, Fiona Bennett and Euan Davidson.
Balgreen Tunnel
Work has begun to improve the Balgreen Tunnel.
1 Nov 2023
Corstorphine / Murrayfield
Corstorphine LTN Update - October '23
Now that the High Street pavement works are due to have finished, an update from the team on what we're doing on the LTN.
6 Oct 2023
Murrayfield Place Bin Hub
Residents have been in touch concerned about the communal waste bins being moved from Coltbridge Terrace to the junction of Murrayfield Place and Avenue.
6 Oct 2023
Council Tax Reforms
A recent consultation by the SNP led Government is proposing an up to 22% rise in Council Tax for some higher bands, with increases across bands E-H.
7 Sep 2023
Short Term Lets Licensing
The deadline for Short Term Let operators to register with the Council is 30th September.
7 Sep 2023
Childcare Support
Support should now remain in place for those families who would have been affected by the Council ending a contract to provide supported childcare for children with additional support need.
7 Sep 2023
Dangerous Concrete in Schools
Recent reports around dangerous concrete used in schools are incredibly concerning.
7 Sep 2023
Lib Dems oppose plans for massive Council Tax hike
The Scottish Government are consulting on proposals to increase Council Tax on homes in Bands E-H.
4 Aug 2023
Corstorphine / Murrayfield
Tennis Courts in St Margaret's Park
The refurbishment programme is now well under way.
4 Aug 2023
Road Safety Update - August 2023
The team meet regularly with the Road Safety Team to push for progress in the many parts of the Ward that require improvement.
4 Aug 2023
Corstorphine / Murrayfield
"Council must listen to the community on LTN" say Lib Dems
Over 1000 people responded to the Lib Dem survey on the LTN, most of whom live in the affected streets or in nearby areas.
4 Aug 2023