Lib Dem councillors secure Budget wins
Lib Dem councillors secured big wins on road repairs, road safety and protecting education and teacher funding in this year's Council budget.
7 Mar 2025
Councillor Caroline Courtney and Joshua Hanley are part of the Liberal Democrat team for Tuffley.
Caroline, who lives on Stroud Road near to St Barnabas Church, was first elected to the city council in May 2021. She is the cabinet member for culture and leisure.
Joshua Hanley grew up in Tuffley, went to local schools and is now raising his family here.
He is a sports coach and has helped run local football teams.
If you have any issues you would like Caroline or Joshua to take up on your behalf you can get in touch with them by email at tuffleyliberaldemocrats@gmail.com
You can also follow Caroline on Facebook at fb.me/Caroline4Tuffley/
Bin Lorries at Clermiston Primary
After several parents were in touch about a bin lorry recently reversing into the access road at Clermiston Primary at drop-off time, the local Lib Dem team raised these concerns with the Council.
7 Mar 2025
Lib Dems demand publication of legal advice on seizing frozen Russian assets
The Liberal Democrats have written to the UK Attorney General, calling on him to publish the legal advice provided to the Government regarding seizing the frozen Russian assets held in the UK.
7 Mar 2025
New Community Councils to be formed
All three new Community Councils covering the Drum Brae/Gyle ward received enough nominations to be formed.
7 Mar 2025
Safer Phones Bill: Government making "ponderous progress" as measures watered down
Commenting on news that the Safer Phones Bill was watered down to gain government support, Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Science, Innovation and Technology Victoria Collins MP said:
7 Mar 2025
Campaign and Communications Intern
ALDC is a membership organisation that provides advice, resources and training for Liberal Democrats councillors and campaigners.
7 Mar 2025