Businesses call for introduction of Edinburgh 'night czar'

Safety, transport and business concerns in Edinburgh have sparked a fresh push for the council to introduce a ‘night czar’ or ‘night time co-ordinator’.

There are similar posts already in place in London, Manchester and Bristol – they’re seen as champions of nightlife, music and culture.

Businesses call for introduction of Edinburgh ‘night czar’

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