Councillor Update: Marie-Clair Munro - Morningside Ward Wednesday, 14 October, 2026 Councillor Marie-Clair Munro has been working hard for his local residents in Morningside. Read below to hear some of the work she has been focused on recently. Protecting the education of seriously ill childern: Marie-Clair became involved after concerns were raised by local parents and schools about the unfair arrangement in hospital education for seriously ill children. Parents of children at... Articles
The Venchie Centre - Supporting our most vulnerable 21st July 2021 Cllr Callum Laidlaw (Portobello/ Craigmillar) has continued to support the Venchie Project which supports vulnerable young people in Craigmillar through PANDAS... Local News
SNP at fault for spiralling A&E waiting times 21st July 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian region is urging SNP Ministers to “get on top of” spiralling waiting times in accident and... Holyrood News
A Safer, Cleaner Prom and Beach 20th July 2021 Throughout the pandemic, the beach and prom have been a place of respite and relaxation during some of our toughest times but with travel restricted and many on... Local News
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
Our education policy is improving the nation’s skills 4th October 2019 When Boris Johnson entered Number 10, one of his first acts was to get more money to our education system. That’s why we’re investing £14 billion in schools... National News
We’re ending low pay in work 3rd October 2019 People’s hard work and talents should be rewarded fairly. That has long been a key principle of Conservative government.We have made huge strides in the last... National News
This was what the Prime Minister said live at Conference 2nd October 2019 It’s great to be here in Manchester at the best attended conference for years, and I gather there was quite a lively mood last night in the hotel bars.And I... National News
Why we're ending Automatic Early Release for violent & sexual offenders 1st October 2019 The worst offenders should serve most of their sentence in prison. They should not be released after serving just half of their sentence automatically. National News
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
