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
Difficulties Crossing at Craigleith Hill Crescent Junction 2nd March 2017 Residents of Inverleith Ward have contacted local councillor Iain Whyte over road troubles in their area. Local News
Crossing to the Botanics 2nd March 2017 Cllr Iain Whyte is delighted to report that the Council is improving walking and cycle access to the Royal Botanic Gardens from Inverleith Park. Local News
Lothians MSP congratulates National Museum of Scotland on being named as Scotland’s Most Popular Visitor Attraction. 28th February 2017 Miles Briggs MSP is today congratulating the National Museum of Scotland on being named as Scotland’s most popular visitor attraction of 2016. Local News
Jeremy Balfour: Rate Relief Too Little Too Late for Midlothian Business Community 22nd February 2017 Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour speaks out against SNP business rates hikes across Midlothian Holyrood News
Lothian MSP urges Edinburgh businesses to contact him over unfair business rates 22nd February 2017 Edinburgh businesses that are outwith the hospitality sector are being urged to contact their Lothian MSP in the face of rising and unfair SNP business rates. Holyrood News
Briggs Welcomes New Report Into The Mental Health Of Young Carers 21st February 2017 Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs is welcoming a new study into the mental health and wellbeing of Scotland’s young carers -“the unsung heroes of the care system.” Speeches in Parliament
Briggs welcomes Young Start lottery funding boost for Hibernian Community Foundation and Fast Forward. 16th February 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, is welcoming the news that two Lothian based charities will receive grants from the Big Lottery Fund. Speeches in Parliament
Miles Briggs MSP calls for more bus companies to sign up to RNIB Bus Charter. 13th February 2017 Lothian Tory MSP Miles Briggs is calling for more Scottish bus companies to sign up to the RNIB’s Bus Charter. Miles visited the RNIB Scotland’s headquarters in... Holyrood News
Edinburgh Conservatives oppose Council Tax hike 9th February 2017 Edinburgh Council’s Conservative Group today set out proposals in an alternative budget that would maintain and improve key Council services whilst making a... Local News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
Amanda Milling: We’ve outdone Labour in getting females to the top 1st December 2020 Hundreds of women have put themselves forward to be potential Conservative candidates in the past two weeks. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
Our 2020 Spending Review Delivers on the Priorities of the British People 25th November 2020 We are providing £280 billion to get our country through coronavirus. Rishi Sunak’s 2020 Spending Review sets out how. National News
