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
2016 Candidates Selected 8th September 2015 Members across the city have selected their candidates to stand for the Scottish Conservatives in the six Edinburgh seats at next year's elections. Holyrood News
Gordon Murdie selected for Leith Walk By-Election 7th August 2015 The Edinburgh Conservatives have selected Gordon Murdie as there candidate in the Leith Walk By-Election. Local News
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Partial welcome in Edinburgh for Swinney’s stamp duty u-turn 22nd January 2015 Changes made by the Scottish Government to its planned stamp duty replacement have been partially welcomed by Lothians MSP Gavin Brown Holyrood News
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We’re signing the Armed Forces Covenant 1st October 2019 Veterans risked their lives for our country to keep us safe and protect the values we hold so dear. The Conservative Party stands behind our Armed Forces. National News
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Our gigabit rural broadband plan for the UK 1st October 2019 Investment in rural broadband is vital. Broadband is not just essential for businesses across the United Kingdom, but it also makes areas more attractive places... National News
Our spending boost to tackle adult mental illness 1st October 2019 Provision of community services for people with serious mental illness has historically not been a focus of mental health reforms. National News
