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
Miles Briggs MSP launches petition to restore funding for planned new Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion 2nd February 2024 Lothian MSP, Miles Briggs, has launched a petition to save the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion after SNP Ministers withdrew funding for a replacement hospital... Local News
Take Miles Briggs and Jo Mowat's survey 10th January 2024 We are currently delivering surveys for Miles and Jo. Please complete the survey below. Articles
Lothian MSP calls for care chief to quit 30th March 2023 A Lothian MSP has called for the resignation of Edinburgh’s care chief after a damning report blamed significant management failings for vulnerable people and... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs MSP Backs New Mental Health Service for Children and Young People 30th March 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, Miles Briggs, this week visited a Scottish Parliament exhibition to hear about a pilot service being trialed... Holyrood News
Miles Briggs MSP expressed 'deep concern' for drug deaths 30th March 2023 Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, Miles Briggs, has expressed his ‘deep concern’ at the latest suspected drug deaths figures in Edinburgh City... Articles
Miles Briggs MSP Supports New Epilepsy and Mental Health Survey 1st March 2023 Scottish Conservative & Unionist MSP for Lothian, Miles Briggs, encourages estimated 8108 constituents living with epilepsy to make their voices heard. Mr... Holyrood News
Updates from Sue Webber MSP - October 2022 31st October 2022 To say the United Kingdom is sailing through very choppy water would be the understatement of the century. But whatever happens in the coming weeks, new... Holyrood News
Statement from the Conservative Council Group on Her Majesty The Queen's Passing 9th September 2022 A short statement by Councillor Iain Whyte as Conservative Group Leader on behalf of the Conservative Group: The Edinburgh Council Conservative Group is united... Articles
'Ukrainian Refugees' - Update from Miles Briggs MSP 25th August 2022 The sight of a cruise ship docked at Leith is nothing new, but look closer and the security fencing and security guards surrounding the vessel is. Refugees... Reports
Crime Must have Consequences 7th August 2026 Right now, 92% of all crimes go unsolved. This cannot continue... National News
Conservatives Call to Stop the Early Release Scheme 28th July 2026 Kemi challenges Andy Burnham to stop the early release of rapists, paedophiles, and other serious offenders National News
Kemi challenges new Prime Minister Andy Burnham 23rd July 2026 Andy Burnham needs to rule out tax rises to pay for his spending spree National News
Conservatives Launch Tax Free Reservists Scheme 14th July 2026 Our ambition is clear: to grow Britain's Armed Forces Reserves to 50,000, strengthening our security National News
Kemi responds to Nigel Farage's "resignation" 7th July 2026 Farage is feeling the pressure from his investigation and has now called a by election. National News
Kemi calls for MP's to focus on Defence 6th July 2026 Only the Conservatives have a clear plan to rebuild Britain’s defences. National News
