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
Gordon Lindhurst condemns SNP Tranpsort Minister over Government response to laser pen attacks 16th March 2017 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised SNP Transport Minister Humza Yousaf over the Government's response to laser pen attacks at Scottish airports. Holyrood News
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Unruly and dangerous dogs on the beach and in parks, says Callum Laidlaw 8th March 2017 Serious dog attacks are on the rise in Scotland, despite recent legislation designed to present such incidents. Local News
Callum Laidlaw: Fighting for the Union and against a second referendum 8th March 2017 Callum Laidlaw is committed to maintaining the union that makes up Great Britain. Local News
Keeping Portobello's Public Toilets Open 8th March 2017 With public toilets across the city closing due to lack of use and vandalism, Callum believes that exceptions must be made for Portobello and Joppa. Local News
Graeme Bruce: Update from Ratho 8th March 2017 An update on news from Ratho from Graeme Bruce, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Pentland Hills Ward. Local News
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Brexit, actually 9th December 2019 Boris Johnson's funny election advert parodies Love Actually but makes an important point: this election is too close to call. National News
Revealed: Labour’s plan to make our streets less safe 9th December 2019 Labour’s opposition to stop and search would increase crime on our streets, putting frontline officers and communities at risk. National News
Sport investment will get us ready for the World Cup bid 7th December 2019 A Conservative Majority Government will put a £550 million investment in grassroots football at the centre of its plans to back a UK and Ireland World Cup 2030... National News
Jeremy Corbyn’s plans to rig a second EU referendum 6th December 2019 The Prime Minister has written a letter urging Jeremy Corbyn to reconsider his Brexit policy and his plans to fiddle Labour’s second Brexit referendum. National News
Corbyn’s new high street tax will clobber local shops 6th December 2019 Labour’s plans for a new ‘land value tax’ will clobber high streets and town centres. National News
