Kevin Lang
Councillor for Almond, Lib Dem Group Leader
ViewAt 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.
Councillor for Almond, Lib Dem Group Leader
ViewCouncillor for Drum Brae / Gyle, Lord Provost of Edinburgh
ViewCouncillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
ViewCouncillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
ViewCouncillor for Leith Walk
ViewCouncillor for Corstorphine / Murrayfield
ViewCouncillor for Forth
ViewCouncillor for Southside / Newington
ViewCouncillor for Inverleith
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ViewCouncillor for Drum Brae / Gyle
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewToday Councillor Jack Caldwell accomponied local volunteers along with the RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) along Leith Walk to demonstrate the barriers that people with sight loss can experience navigating streets.
A Liberal Democrat amemdment to revisit the positioning of bin hubs unfortunately wasn't passed.
Highlights include the Council approving the Lib Dem budget, the Canny Man’s Hotel plans, Destination Hillend and Road treatments for Braid Road & Fox Spring Crescent
The development near Canonmills won't be heard at the planning committee.
An update on pavement resurfacing and traffic issues along Dalmeny Street
The physical rollout of the Controlled Parking Zones will begin in the coming weeks.