Questions have been raised about the decision to grant the Edinburgh Christmas Market planning permission for five years - despite calls for the council to re-examine the way the event is run.
New organisers Unique Assembly only stepped in at the eleventh hour to run the festival following the collapse of a multi-million pound deal between the council and Angel Event Experience (AEE), leading to calls for the council to look at taking over management of the event.
Despite this officials have recommended recurring planning permission be granted for five years - as concerns were also raised about the events' impact on Princes Street Gardens.
