Small business owners in Edinburgh who have blamed a sharp decline in takings on the construction of a bike path have been left "devastated" after the council voted against setting up a compensation scheme.
Traders around Roseburn Terrace have faced months of disruption from work on the new cycling route, which saw parking and access restricted for many shops for longer than was initially anticipated after the project was hit with delays.
Businesses along the street have linked the roadworks directly with a significant drop in income and footfall and have argued the council should cough up as a result.
