Edinburgh Council Investigates High Policing Fees

0:00Edinburgh counselors have backed a push to investigate why the city pays higher fees for policing public events compared to other parts of Scotland. Conservative councillor Joanna Moat brought it up, and the group agreed the council leader should check if the area's low number of officers per. Resident is driving up those costs. Edinburgh has the fewest police officers per head of population among Scottish councils. This came to light after the Terminal V. Techno Festival announced it is leaving the city after the summer, heading to Glasgow, partly because of the steep policing charges. Organizers share their disappointment at a recent licensing meeting, highlighting how events like this draw crowds, boost local businesses, and entertain residents. Counselors worry a uneven charging system across Scotland could hurt the festival saying that keeps the city vibrant. In response, Moat suggested the council's chief executive right to police leaders for more transparency on the fees. She is not sure if the issue hits just dance events or all gatherings in Edinburgh.

1:02Meanwhile, recent visitor levy funds totaling $90 million have earmarked millions for police Scotland, adding 45 officers to the OK, city centre with council help. This comes after the old Lothian and Borders force had tighter ties with local leaders, raising questions about who should foot the bill for event, safety. That's the story for today, Edinburgh News Today, driven by AI, I'm Cory with the story.