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Spaces for People scheme to cost West Lothian £100,000 despite end of pandemic

The bill will cover the costs of removing some temporary measures and making others permanent

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

West Lothian Spaces for People projects land council with £100,000 bill

The council's Executive has agreed to cover costs of removing unwanted remains of programme and making permanent those communities supported

Edinburgh Live · Jul 6, 2023

Edinburgh 'Spaces for People' consultation blunder discovered months before councillors told

A councillor said there were "very serious questions" around why elected members weren't told sooner.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023

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West Lothian councillors welcome plans to keep some Spaces for People changes

Some controversial Covid measures will stay, and councillors said it should have been this way from the outset

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

'Independent' Scots pensioner bedbound after tripping over active travel bollard

James Bridges has been left with a broken hand, bruised face and long-term health problems after the accident.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2023

Edinburgh councillors still getting abuse over 'Spaces for People' scheme

Councillors have called for a new consultation on the city's transport plans to be more positive, and warned it should not become a "cars versus bikes" debate.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 3, 2023

Edinburgh Spaces for People measures to remain for another 18 months

The measures, which include temporary bike lanes and extended pavements, will be carried forward as Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders which could later be made permanent.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 1, 2022

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More than half of Edinburgh locals object to 'Spaces for People' measures

Objections to the Council’s Travelling Safely programme have been released ahead of a meeting on Thursday to determine the programme’s impact and future.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 15, 2022

Glasgow bans traffic from George Square permanently with start date set next month

Spaces for People measures introduced during the pandemic are set to stay, to help make the area more inviting for residents and visitors.

Glasgow Live · May 20, 2022

West Lothian's Spaces for People programme is to be scrapped in July

West Lothian Council say the scheme will now end in July after a meeting of the full council, and measures like temporary speed limits will end across the county

Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2022

Ambitious East Lothian Spaces for People plans hit by worldwide ebike shortage

More than £1million was spent on projects to make town centres safer to use and encourage outdoor activities during the pandemic with some like the introduction of cycle racks at beaches to remain permanent

Edinburgh Live · Mar 8, 2022

10,000 respond to West Lothian survey on future of Spaces for People measures

The number who answered the council's survey is more than 20 times the 471 who responded to a questionnaire before the Spaces for People measures were introduced in early lockdown

Edinburgh Live · Feb 2, 2022

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