Ditch Grassmarket plan before someone's hurt, ministers told

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Ditch Grassmarket plan before someone's hurt, ministers told

Archiseek / UK / Scotland / News / 2007 / June 2

Traders and residents have appealed to ministers over the controversial revamp of the Grassmarket, amid claims the city council "steamrollered" their objections. They say people will be injured by walking into a row of bollards to be placed outside pubs, while restrictions on parking and access will hit local businesses. Work is due to start on a £6 million project to make the historic street more pedestrian friendly in September. The plans were approved by city councillors last month, and are now awaiting Scottish Executive backing. But the Old Town Community Council has written to ministers saying they have "serious concerns" with the plans. Their stance is being supported by the Old Town Association, as well as local shops, restaurants and pubs.

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