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
Sue Webber MSP praises UK Government furlough scheme 7th June 2021 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP Sue Webber for the Lothian Region has praised the UK Government for continuing to protect vital local jobs and... Holyrood News
Armed forces called in for NHS Lothian and NHS Lanarkshire 7th June 2021 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, said: “This support from the armed forces gives NHS Lothian a boost in the vaccination race against Covid-19, just when they need it... Holyrood News
Sue Webber MSP slams SNP for ‘examination’ shambles 4th June 2021 Local MSP Sue Webber has called on the SNP Government to urgently address the serious problems surrounding the appeals process for pupils. The Scottish... Holyrood News
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
Miles Briggs MSP: 60% of Edinburgh residents against Spaces for People 3rd June 2021 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, said: “The people of Edinburgh have spoken and it is clear that residents across the Capital have lost confidence in Spaces for... Local News
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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Miles Briggs MSP: full public inquiry is needed into care home deaths in Scotland 26th May 2021 COVID-19 related deaths in care homes, 2020/21 – 705 care home deaths in Lothian Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, said: "These figures show the devastating affect... Holyrood News
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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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