Following the resignation of Labour Councillor Ian Murray, a by-election took place in Liberton/Gilmerton ward on Thursday 9 September 2010.
| Candidate | Party | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Cook | Labour | 2,974 (45%) |
| Richard Lewis | SNP | 1,382 (21%) |
| Stephanie Murray | Tory | 1,020 (15%) |
| John Christopher Knox | Lib Dem | 722 (11%) |
| Peter McColl | Green | 201 (3%) |
Full results can be found on the City of Edinburgh Council website