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Jacob Farr

Disabled Edinburgh councillor slams council for making her route to work 'unsafe' with white blocks

An Edinburgh councillor who relies on a mobility scooter in order to navigate the capital has hit out at Edinburgh City Council for the placement of white cubes on Waverley Bridge.

Green councillor Kayleigh O'Neill, who represents the Forth Ward, said that her ability to attend the council this morning was hindered by several white cubes that had been placed close to the side entrance for the Christmas Market.

Kayleigh added that the metal ramps that were placed between the cubes were not fixed in place and were steep, causing issues for those that live with mobility issues and making her journey “unsafe.”

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