Edinburgh Council Rejects World Cup Holiday for Scotland's Match

0:00Edinburgh counselors have voted down a plan to make June 15 the public holiday for Scotland's men's football team opening World Cup match in the face. United States schools will stay open and city services will run as usual that day. The decision came from concerns over costs, including 350,000 pounds drawn from reserves plus headaches for working parents and carers. Individual councils hold the power to set their own holiday policies separate from the Scottish government's suggestion. Council members show plenty of national pride, calling the team's return to the world stage a big moment that unites communities and inspires kids in grassroots football. Several shared fond memories of past tournaments, like watching matches as children. While some push for the day off to celebrate reaching the group stage, others saw it as two modest the goal and preferred holding out for a holiday if Scotland wins it all. The Greens backed it partly to cut working hours overall. Even without the break, fans plan to stay up for kickoffs, like the 2am UK time start

1:04against Haiti and Boston, with pubs extending hours for. Screenings as excitement builds across the city. Edinburgh news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Corey with the story.