http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Businesses vote on bid to fund West End revival" en Fri, 22 May 2026 05:27:14 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14810#post-188443 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:41:36 +0000 chdot 188443@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"and cheaper parking"</p> <p>So there are not convinced that the tram will bring them prosperity(?) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14810#post-188440 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:31:23 +0000 neddie 188440@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>"In order to attract people back we need to improve signage, add a real appeal to the area with plant containers, benches, and better and cheaper parking"</em></p> <p>Yeah, some signs and more cars to clutter up the place - that'll do it... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14810#post-188438 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:27:01 +0000 wingpig 188438@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bet you the picture at the top of that article was taken through the window of the customer toilet in Fraser's. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14810#post-188436 Thu, 14 May 2015 10:23:58 +0000 chdot 188436@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>The proposals by the West End BID Steering Group aim to revive prosperity after a decline blamed on tram works and the financial crash.</p> <p>Other issues cited include roadworks, parking restrictions, lack of investment and a “perceived lack of variety” on the high street.</p> <p>If the BID finds favour, businesses would pay a compulsory levy going towards improved signage, marketing and cleaner streets.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/businesses-vote-on-bid-to-fund-west-end-revival-1-3772662" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/businesses-vote-on-bid-to-fund-west-end-revival-1-3772662</a> </p>