Edinburgh Liberal Democrats will not make any moves to take control of the council following a by-election win, which made them the City Chambers' second largest party.
Talks held last night concluded "unanimously" that the group was better off remaining in opposition as they fear a potential "dangerous power grab" by the SNP.
Lib Dem leader on Edinburgh council Kevin Lang said any attempts to seize power would be "unworkable" and added his group would continue "voting on issues on a case by case basis."
