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
ViewCouncillor for Morningside
ViewCouncillor for Drum Brae / Gyle
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewCouncillor for Almond
ViewDuring the spring term, aerated concrete was found in Trinity Primary School - one of eight Edinburgh schools now found to contain RAAC.
While the promised report back to Transport Committee to improve the situation on Parkgrove Drive has not yet come back, work is being taken forward.
Clear answers have still not been given to a series of questions around plans for the junction works at Craigs Road/Maybury Road.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) recently announced the removal of the height rescue appliance (turntable ladder) from Crewe Toll Fire Station.
Residents are frequently in touch with frustrations about overrunning utility works - especially when it appears that there is no one working on the site. The Lib Dem team are exploring ways to improve this.
The CCTV camera that sits at the junction of Craigleith on the Northen pathways has been removed temporarily as it needs upgrading.