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
Addressing the challenges of education in a pandemic 20th July 2021 Cllr Callum Laidlaw is the Conservative’s education spokesperson and takes an active role in addressing the challenges pupils, parents and school staff face... Local News
Low Emission Zone for Edinburgh? 20th July 2021 The Council is consulting until 20th September on aspects of a Low Emission Zone, such as the city centre boundary, the grace period, local exemptions and... Local News
A Safe, Secure Home for Everyone 15th July 2021 In step with Covid guidelines, Cllr Callum Laidlaw has been continuing community walkabouts in the greater Craigmillar area to help identify problems and work... Local News
Sue Webber MSP criticises NHS Lothian A&E waiting times 15th July 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for Lothian Region has urged the SNP Government to ensure patients in NHS Lothian will be treated at accident... Holyrood News
Reclaiming the Space on Kings Place 14th July 2021 Over the past four years Cllr Callum Laidlaw has been working hard to find a solution to the impromptu caravan park that has blighted Kings Place. The challenge... Local News
SNP/Labour councillors continue to ignore locals 10th July 2021 The SNP and Labour Administration has been pressing ahead with its highly controversial Spaces for People agenda. Cllr Jason Rust has been regularly contacted... Local News
Cllr Jason Rust wins cross-party support for outdoor activities initiative 8th July 2021 Cllr Jason Rust recently moved a motion at Full Council which obtained cross-party support to have the Council enter discussions to explore possible... Local News
Spend A Penny 7th July 2021 Residents were concerned about the threat posed by the Council to Colinton Public Convenience. Jason was pleased to arrange for deputations to Full Council from... Local News
Cllr Jason Rust takes on garden waste 6th July 2021 Following complaints from local residents Councillor Rust successfully moved a motion at Council which sought greater flexibility in terms of garden waste... Local News
Shop safely today: shops can reopen their doors in England 15th June 2020 From June 15th, shops are able to reopen their doors in England, in the next step in our careful easing of lockdown – provided they are meeting robust safety... National News
Let us work peacefully and lawfully to defeat racism and discrimination 9th June 2020 The Prime Minister has condemned the violence seen against police officers during protests over the weekend. National News
Boris Johnson: We will meet our obligations to Hong Kong, not walk away 3rd June 2020 Britain wants nothing more than for Hong Kong to succeed under “one country, two systems”. I hope that China wants the same. Let us work together to make it so. National News
How we're protecting jobs, businesses and livelihoods as we begin to kickstart our economy 3rd June 2020 Our top priority has always been to support people, protect jobs and businesses through this crisis. The furlough and self-employment schemes have been a... National News
This is why Pride Month matters 1st June 2020 Conservatives will always fight for a free, fair and tolerant Britain. National News
Update from the Prime Minister on our fight against the coronavirus 28th May 2020 The Prime Minister's speech on 28th May 2020, about the country's fight against coronavirus. National News
