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
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Sue Webber MSP: Unacceptable waiting times for mental health treatment 3rd June 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian Region says the number of children and young people waiting on mental health treatment in NHS... Holyrood News
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Urgent post pandemic homelessness strategy needed 1st June 2021 Recently appointed Scottish Conservative Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Spokesperson, Miles Briggs, has today called for a statement in the... Holyrood News
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Your new team of Scottish Conservative MSPs 14th May 2021 Congratulations to Miles Briggs MSP, Sue Webber MSP and Jeremy Balfour MSP on their election to the Scottish Parliament. Across the Lothian Region, and Scotland... Holyrood News
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