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
How we’re planning to invest in our communities 30th September 2019 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, has set out major new plans for investment alongside further measures to tackle the housing crisis. National News
5 key points you must know about our new housing policy 30th September 2019 Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, will announce that tenants in new housing association properties will be given... National News
Why Labour’s education policy will undermine education 30th September 2019 We are investing £14 billion into school funding to make sure our children have a world class education. We’ve made sure that extra funding will go towards... National News
The Chancellor’s Speech to Conference 2019 30th September 2019 Twenty years ago, Mum thought it was a big deal when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street here in Manchester.Well, now she’s watched as the... National News
We’re giving police officers Tasers to combat assault 29th September 2019 Senseless violence has blighted our streets for far too long.Over recent weeks, we have seen police officers attacked while simply doing their jobs. And... National News
We’re bringing shipbuilding back to the UK 29th September 2019 The Prime Minister announced that new warships for the Royal Navy will be built in the UK.This will secure thousands of jobs for people at British shipyards and... National News
