Councillor update: Christopher Cowdy - Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward Thursday, 16 July, 2026 Councillor Christopher Cowdy has been working hard for his local residents in Fountainbridge and Craiglockhart. Read below to hear some of the work he has been focused on recently. Harrison Road Work on the bridge is progressing well, with the existing brick jack arches now demolished and the cast iron beams removed, allowing the contractor to move into the next phase of the works. Further works... Articles
Updates from Sue Webber MSP - August 2022 2nd August 2022 Despite the leadership drama unfolding in London, Sue has remained focussed on the local issues which matter to people in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The future... Holyrood News
Gender dysphoria debate needs sensitive handling - Sue Webber 30th May 2022 If anyone doubts the need for careful debate about the treatment for children and adolescents with gender dysphoria, they should listen to the harrowing... Holyrood News
We need a champion for disabled people - Jeremy Balfour 23rd May 2022 For too long the voices of disabled people in Scotland have not been heard. With one in five of Scotland’s population – approximately one million people –... Opinions
Council elections: Want to stop the SNP in their tracks? Vote Conservative – Miles Briggs MSP 28th April 2022 As the local council elections reach the final stage, it is clear that the results in many wards will be on a knife edge. Five years ago voters across Edinburgh... Local News
Edinburgh council elections 2022: Tory manifesto promises to 'clean up Capital' with spring clean of city and change in council culture 8th April 2022 Tories are pledging to “clean up the Capital” in their manifesto for the council elections – by launching an immediate deep “spring clean” of the city. The... Local News
Edinburgh Council elections: Voters should beware of what the SNP are selling – Iain Whyte 14th March 2022 Caveat emptor… the well-known Latin phrase which means it’s your responsibility to check the quality and suitability of goods before handing over your cash... Local News
Sue Webber MSP calls on Sturgeon to back ‘Right to Recovery Bill’ 16th September 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for the Lothian Region and Shadow Minister for Drugs Policy, Sue Webber, has called on Nicola Sturgeon to back her party... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP welcomes number of employees returning to work and praises support of UK Government’s furlough scheme 11th September 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian region has welcomed the number of employees returning to work, as the UK Government’s furlough... Holyrood News
Edinburgh community champion hailed as a local hero at Scottish Parliament 9th September 2021 An Edinburgh community champion has been nominated for a Local Hero award at the Scottish Parliament. Caroline Brown also known as ‘Tiggy’ was put forward for... Holyrood News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News