Edinburgh transport chief 'ashamed' at problems faced by disabled negotiating Leith Walk
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www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com— Edinburgh transport convener Scott Arthur said he felt "quite ashamed" as he listened to the problems disabled people and others faced in coping with the revamped Leith Walk. A succession of deputations to the city council's transport and environment committee on Thursday raised concerns about pedestrian and cycle provision and the way the street is working following the launch of the tram extension. Cllr Arthur, who has been in post since May 2022, praised the previous transport committee for...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Edinburgh found: 61-year-old man last seen outside shops on Leith Walk traced safe and well. A missing 61-year-old Edinburgh man who hadn’t been seen since last night has been traced safe and well Graham Forrester was last seen outside shops on Leith Walk at around 8.45pm on Thursday, May 2. He was described as around 5ft 8ins, of medium build with mid-length brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a blue jumper, black puffer jacket, jeans, and a black rucksack. Graham is known to often visit the city centre and the Leith area. Police officers appealed for the help of the public...
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