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
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ViewCouncillor for Almond
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ViewThere are proposals to redesign the junction at McDonald Road and Broughton Road.
Residents have been awaiting the remaining bus shelters to be installed on Leith Walk and Elm Row.
As a result of an extra £11m in this year’s approved Lib Dem budget, the Council has doubled the number of road resurfacing projects carried out.
Cllr Caldwell and the Lib Dems won support for more scrutiny of the public realm (pavements and cycle lanes) around the tram works.
Councillor Caldwell has been instigating action from Canonmills to Easter Road.
Braid Road and Hermitage Drive will re-open to vehicular traffic (subject to final walk over inspection) on Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21st December.