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At the 2022 Council Elections, the Liberal Democrat group in Edinburgh doubled in number to 12 councillors.

Following the elections, we took up leadership positions on three non-political committees and begun to make important strides in the Council for residents.

So far we have achieved big wins on pavement parking, tourist tax, EV charging, trees management, playground maintenance, school air quality and speeding enforcement.

In March 2023, we won the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election, with Fiona Bennett becoming our 13th councillor.

You can see more about what each of our councillors is working on in their wards by clicking on them below. 

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Kevin Lang

Councillor for Almond, Lib Dem Group Leader

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Robert Aldridge

Councillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lord Provost of Edinburgh

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Alan Beal

Councillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield

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Fiona Bennett

Councillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield

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Jack Caldwell

Councillor for Leith Walk

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Euan Davidson

Councillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield

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Sanne Dijkstra-Downie

Councillor for Forth

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Pauline Flannery

Councillor for Southside / Newington

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Hal Osler

Councillor for Inverleith

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Neil Ross

Councillor for Morningside

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Ed Thornley

Councillor for Drum Brae / Gyle

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Louise Young

Councillor for Almond

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Lewis Younie

Councillor for Almond

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Latest Councillor updates

Leith Walk

Cllr Caldwell gets answers on new 'bin hub' challenges

Last week, Cllr Jack Caldwell submitted a deputation to the Transport and Environment Committe regarding the new communal bin / recycling hubs in Leith, Abbeyhill, Bonnington and Pilrig (plus Broughton, Canonmills and Hillside from 2023).

5 Oct 2022
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Morningside

September's news from Councillor Neil Ross

Here is my latest email newsletter issued yesterday. It covers Braid Road & Spaces for People ETROs Short Term Lets Morningside Play Park New 20mph speed limits B2 Parking – how to request an additional parking bay What I’ve been up to at the Council - Questions on energy efficiency & action on EV charging points Fountainbridge Canalside Community Trust

2 Oct 2022
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Drum Brae / Gyle

Torwood Crescent Path Update

Residents have been in touch asking about the path running between Torwood Crescent and Meadow Place Road. The surface is very damaged and there is also exposed wiring.

2 Oct 2022
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Inverleith

Electric Vehicle Charging

Understandably there have been an increasing number of requests for more on-street Electric Vehicle (EV) charging across the City as more residents are wanting to switch to EV.

27 Sep 2022
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Inverleith

Play Parks

Edinburgh City Council is responsible for around 165 playparks spread across the City.

27 Sep 2022
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