City council considers asking wealthy to chip in for projects

Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in more money to help with projects around the city, after councillors agreed to look into setting up a fundraising team.

- by Joe Sullivan

The proposal was brought forward by Liberal Democrat councillor Lewis Younie, who highlighted frustration at major projects, aimed at improving the city for residents, often being delayed or scrapped due to a lack of funds.

And he highlighted Edinburgh's "fantastic record of philanthropy and generosity among its residents, right across the city", as he urged colleagues to support investigating the formation of a fundraising team.