Councillor Update: Marie-Clair Munro - Morningside Ward Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 Councillor Marie-Clair Munro has been working hard for his local residents in Morningside. Read below to hear some of the work she has been focused on recently. Protecting the education of seriously ill childern: Marie-Clair became involved after concerns were raised by local parents and schools about the unfair arrangement in hospital education for seriously ill children. Parents of children at... Articles
No commitment on extra support for local roads following freeze 6th March 2018 The Scottish Government has refused to commit to providing local authorities with the help they need to repair roads following last weeks’ adverse weather. The... Holyrood News
NHS Lothian A&E Waiting Times Worst in Scotland over February 1st March 2018 Recent ISD figures have shown that NHS Lothian is the worst performing Health Board in Scotland for A & E waiting times. Over the last two recorded weeks, NHS... Holyrood News
Double Budget Blow for Edinburgh Residents 27th February 2018 Edinburgh CC Conservative Group Finance spokesman Cllr Graham Hutchison gives his thoughts on the recent budget presented by the SNP-Labour administration: On... Local News
Taxi Engine Conversions to Give More Miles and Greener Miles for Edinburgh Taxis 15th February 2018 Representatives from Auto Gas Limited and Edinburgh Central Taxis have met with Edinburgh City Councillors, at the city chambers last month, to discuss the age... Local News
Briggs Welcomes a Community Space in Redevelopment of Old Sick Kids Hospital Site 9th February 2018 Lothian Conservative MSP Miles Briggs is backing constituents in South Edinburgh and the Marchmont & Sciennes Development Trust who are calling for a community... Local News
Sturgeon promises to look at police counter closures 16th January 2018 First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has promised to look into the issue of restricted opening hours at some of Edinburgh’s police stations, following a question by... Holyrood News
Lothian MSP criticises Scottish Government as being out of touch with rail users 5th January 2018 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised Scottish Government Minister Humza Yousaf for being out of touch with the concerns of rail passengers. He did so... Local News
Budget comment from Miles Briggs MSP 15th December 2017 Commenting on today’s Budget, Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian, said: “ The SNP government has blatantly broken its repeated promises to... Holyrood News
Opposition grows to Wester Hailes and Currie high school merger 29th November 2017 Efforts to try and save two Edinburgh high schools have stepped up a gear after the city council announced plans to merge Currie and Wester Hailes Education... Local News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News
How our Culture Recovery Fund is Supporting the Arts 14th October 2020 The Culture Secretary has announced £257 million to help save theatres, arts venues, museums and cultural organisations across England, protecting both jobs and... National News
