Kevin Lang
Councillor for Almond, Lib Dem Group Leader
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Our Council Team
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. And in November 2024, we won the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election, with Louise Spence becoming the first ever Liberal Democrat Councillor for the ward.
You can see more about what each of our councillors is working on in their wards by clicking on them below.
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
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
Leith Walk
Roadworks around Leith, Broughton, Bonnington and Hillside
There are numerous works ongoing right now across Leith, Hillside, Broughton, Bonnington and Abbeyhill on top of the longterm projects like Albert Street.
7 Sep 2023
Forth
Lib Dems call on Scottish Government to help pay for school RAAC repairs
During the spring term, aerated concrete was found in Trinity Primary School - one of eight Edinburgh schools now found to contain RAAC.
6 Sep 2023