Response to Princes Street Fire

Edinburgh Northern MSP Sanne Dijsktra-Downie wrote to the Scottish Government at the end of July to request financial assistance to the city as it deals with the disruption. The Scottish Government have since confirmed a £5m package (The Herald).

Edinburgh North Western MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton noted the stark differences in response that the Scottish Government had for Glasgow earlier in the year (Edinburgh Evening News).

Edinburgh Lib Dem Council Group Leader Councillor Ed Thornley highlighted the impact it's having on businesses (Edinburgh Evening News).

Edinburgh Lib Dem Transport Spokesperson Councillor Kevin Lang is calling for a full review of the incident and response, so future emergencies minimise impact (Edinburgh Evening News).

Leith Walk Councillor Jack Caldwell has called for more buses serving Leith Walk, while the tram is off (Facebook).