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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats Cllrs, MSPs & MP: for liberty, equality, and community 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈! Pub. & Promoted at 4 Clifton Terrace EH12 5DR edinburghlibdems.org

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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In the last week, Edinburgh @scotlibdems.org.uk Councillors got some key wins for our city. From public transport resilience, to compassionate housing policies, to fair funding for cultural organisations, our 14-strong Council Group continue to make a difference.
Key Lib Dem wins: end of August 2026:

A full review into the 50-day tram outage and
resilience for future tram operations.

Keeping Management Panel oversight and 
support while the Council ends its suspension 
on new Council home lettings.

A much fairer funding uplift for arts and culture
organisations across the city.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
We've had a great summer so far at Corstorphine Fair, the Meadows Festival, and Leith Gala Day! Thanks to everyone who came to chat.
People standing around a boardPeople standing around a boardTwo people standing together.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
As the Council's Transport and Environment committee meet today to discuss the new tram consultation, one question remains above all the various opinions on it. Where's the money coming from?
Front page of Edinburgh Evening News
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
💷 Fair funding for local services. 👩‍🏫 World class education. 🏡 Support with the #CostOfLiving. Edinburgh's two Lib Dem MSPs are already hard at work. Pick up a copy of this month's Edinburgh Reporter for their interviews.
A newspaper interviewing candidates in the Edinburgh and Lothians East region.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Congratulations Alex Cole-Hamilton and Sanne Dijsktra-Downie, two @scotlibdems.org.uk MSPs elected in Edinburgh! 🤩🔶️
Alex and Sanne in front of a crowd
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
We will stand up for carers! Vote @scotlibdems.org.uk for your constituency vote and your Edinburgh & Lothians East regional peach 🍑 vote. Put health and social care at the top of the agenda. 🔶️🧡🔶️
£400 increase to the Carer Support Payment
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our campaign launch at Newhaven this morning! We can get 3 AMAZING MSPs across Edinburgh & Lothians East this May who'll fight for change with fairness at its heart 🔶️🧡🐶🔶️
A group of people with Scottish Lib Dem placards at the coast.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
🛝 School playgrounds have been too reliant on reactive emergency maintenance. Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors have just secured just over half a million pounds for proactive upgrades for school playgrounds!
A 2026 Edinburgh Budget for children and schools.

Lib Dems win increased funding for school playground upgrades.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Yesterday, Lib Dem Edinburgh Council #EdinBudget negotiations led to the first increase in adoption allowance for adoptive parents since 2017! ❤️
A 2026 budget for adoption equality.

Lib Dems won increased adoption allowance for first time in 9 years.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🚨 Today, the Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group secured extra #EdinBudget funding for our climate and nature! ♨️ £100k for shared heat networks for cleaner heating 🌞 £100k for solar panels 🌳 £200k for urban street trees
A 2026 Edinburgh Budget with a clear plan for a greener future:

- Heat Networks funded
- Solar panels funded
- Street tree planting funded
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🚨 Today, Edinburgh Lib Dem Cllrs secured extra #EdinBudget funding for stronger local services! 🌱 £331k more for more chemical-free street weeding operators & equipment. 🛣 £400k more for replacement pavements & road pothole repairs. 🛑 £178k more for worn out road markings.
A2026 Edinburgh Budget for strong local services:

- Street weeding funded
- Pavement repairs funded
- Road repairs funded
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🚨 Today, the Edinburgh Liberal Democrat Council Group secured extra funding for our communities! 🗣 £500k for the city's Third Sector. 💡 £500k for new park lighting. 🛝 Over £500k to improve school playgrounds.
A 2026 Budget for fair choices in our communities:

School playgrounds funded
Park lighting funded
Third sector funding increased
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Edinburgh Western MSP @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk speaks at #SLDConf in Edinburgh: "We've secured massive commitments in the #ScotBudget after Labour chose to abstain. We're the antidote to the cynical politics of Reform, and 19 years of a tired SNP government".
A hall of people watching Alex-Cole Hamilton speak on stage.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Edinburgh Lib Dems 2025 wrapped 🔶 As 2026 closes in, thank you to everyone who's supported @scotlibdems.org.uk in the capital - you've helped secure some fantastic wins 👇
2025 wrapped:

Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors secured £3.6m extra investment to repair, upgrade, and enhance Edinburgh’s Special Schools Estate.

Top 2025 impacts

1. Securing £5m from the Scottish Gov to rebuild the Eye Pavilion

2. Blocked cuts to ASN teaching posts

3. Extra £millons for path, pavement, and road repairs

Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors won extra funding for road safety in our city bringing the total spend this year to a record £5.7m!
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
At this week's Edinburgh Council meeting, Lib Dem Councillors asked for the Council to support civil liberties, help tackle the scourge of antisemitism, & make local transport consultations more accessible. All three passed with considered cross-party support & additions. 1/2
A graphic of Liberal Democrat Councillors lined up, with the text below reading:

Lib Dem Key Asks at Edinburgh Council Meeting, 30th October 2025:

- Saying no to digital ID cards in Edinburgh.
- Getting scrutiny on how the Police and Council are respectively tackling antisemitism and antisemitic bullying in schools.
- Recognising that flexible times are needed for transport consultation events to help residents with work, family, or caring responsibilities attend.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
🌊 Yesterday, Lib Dem Councillors Beal, Osler, Dijkstra-Downie, Ross, McKay, and Caldwell visited Scottish Water's Seafield Waste Treatment Plant to learn & discuss the importance of clean water for Edinburgh's natrual environment.
A group of 6 people with high vis jackets on in front of a sewage treatment plant.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Edinburgh Western MSP @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk at #SLDConf: " @scotlibdems.org.uk secured £15m more in this year's budget for GPs, but we need a change of government with a realistic plan. We want to increase GPs & health specialists."
Alex Cole Hamilton speaking on stage to an audience
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
At last week's #edinwebcast, Cllr Fiona Bennett urged Edinburgh Council to review adoption allowance rates & criteria to try and make it fairer for families.
A picture of Councillor Fiona Bennett with the quote:

"Financial support for adoptive families is critical to help parents meet their children’s ongoing needs.

We must explore every avenue to ease financial pressures on adoptive families."

Dated September 2025
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
At yesterday's Edinburgh Council meeting, Lib Dem cllrs pushed for the principles of more transparency on infrastructure repairs, ambition on EV charging, and partnership working on marine policies to protect our ocean.
A photograph of Liberal Democrat councillors with text underneath that reads "Edinburgh Council meeting 28th August 2025: Lib Dem Wins":

More transparency on the distribution of pavement and road repairs across Edinburgh.

A more ambitious roll out of Electric Vehicle charging places.

Give a meaningful say to the city’s coastal communities on Council ocean / marine policies.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Kevin McKay has cast his vote and polls are still open for half an hour in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart. Vote McKay #1 for a local champion who will work to stop cuts to school funding, stand up for greenspace, and get our pavements and roads fixed. Thank you to everyone who's helped today!
Kevin standing next to his dog and an A-board
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Polls are still open until 10pm in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart! Thank you to the many activists so far and residents for the many lovely chats. Vote Kevin McKay #1 for fairer school funding, pavement & road maintenance, and greenspace protection! 🔶️
A collage of orange leaflets and people, with the candidate in the centre top.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
Today is the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election! 🔶️ Lib Dem candidate Kevin McKay is standing to stop cuts to schools, get our pavements and roads fixed, and protect green spaces. Please give him your first preference vote.
Kevin McKay standing in front of the Canal with buildings in the background.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Cllr Flannery and the South Edinburgh Lib Dem team are chatting to people at Meadows Festival today and tomorrow - come and say hello!
Three people speaking in front of a gazebo
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Kevin McKay is our candidate in Fountainbridge / Craiglockhart. An environmental campaigner, Kevin spent a career tackling water industry pollution issues. If elected, he'd join a Lib Dem team fighting for road safety, investment in schools & fixing our pavements & roads!
"Kevin McKay selected for Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart" and an image of Kevin next to the canal.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Edinburgh Western MSP & party leader @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk takes the stage at #SLDConf: Liberal Democrats are the party of Care. Recently, @scotlibdems.org.uk secured further Carer Leave, monies for a new Eye Hospital for Edinburgh, and extra social care funding through negotiations.
Alex Cole Hamilton on stage behind a lecturn
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Edinburgh West MP @cajardinemp.bsky.social at #SLDconf: "People are disillusioned with political parties talking to ourselves. You need to offer a vision of how you can help people & create opportunity to advance progressive politics in the UK. We need to prove we work for the people."
Christine Jardine on stage behind a lecturn
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
#SLDconf passes the emergency motion on Creating World Class Drug Services. Edinburgh Western MSP @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk & Cllr @euandavidson.bsky.social highlight the desperate need for progressive harm reduction measures; extra £2.6m for drug & neonatal services & support for a SCR as a start.
Alex Cole-Hamilton on a stage behind a lecturnEuan Davidson on a stage behind a lecturn
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
At #SLDconf, @wendychambld.bsky.social MP kicks off proceedings by highlighting the opportunity for more @scotlibdems.org.uk MSPs across the Lothians region to fight for a fair deal.
Wendy Chamberlain on a red-lit stage with a sign behind her introducing her.
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Paths, pavements and roads across #Edinburgh need massive improvement for mobility and accessibility. Our Council Budget proposals tomorrow would see a third year of record investment in maintenance and upgrades.
Image of a road with a pothole, and text that says "Our LibDem council budget delivers a third year of record funding for fixing Edinburgh's roads and pavements...
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Pupil Support Assistants and Transition Teachers are vital to young people's learning and wellbeing. Our Edinburgh Council Budget proposals keep these roles in the classroom.
A chalkboard reading 'Liberal Democrat councillors will stop cuts to teachers and pupil support in Edinburgh'
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Parent Councils across Edinburgh have made it clear the Council needs to do better at Road Safety. Liberal Democrat councillors have proposed an additional £2.6m on Road Safety in this year's #edinbudget, targeting streets outside schools.
An image of a speed bump with a tire going over it. The text below reads:

"Edinburgh Lib Dem councillors would invest an extra £2.6m in Road safety..."
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Edinburgh Liberal Democrats @edinburghlibdem.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
@scotlibdems.org.uk have used #ScotBudget negotiations to secure a replacement Eye Pavaillion in Edinburgh. As Labour abstain from Scottish Government talks to allow an SNP budget to pass, we'll be constructive & push our priorities.
Text reading "A new Eye Pavillion on Edinburgh" with a photograph underneath depicting the front of the current Eye Hospital.

Published and promoted by the Scottish Liberal Democrats at 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5DR.
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