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Dear Resident, Chief Superintendent David Robertson, Divisional Commander for Edinburgh Division, spoke to the media following launch of the new City Centre Policing Unit at the City Chambers yesterday.
The new unit will enhance the visible policing presence in the city centre, helping to prevent crime, tackle antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to residents, businesses and the millions of visitors who come to Edinburgh each year.
Cllr Margaret Graham, Culture and Communities Convener at the City of Edinburgh Council said: “The Visitor Levy is already helping to deliver real, tangible benefits for our Capital city ahead of its full introduction on 24 July.
“By working closely with our partners at Police Scotland to support this new policing unit, we’re ensuring that the people who live, work and visit Edinburgh feel safer and better supported – not only in our bustling central streets, but in neighbourhoods across the city by reducing demand on existing officer resources.
“The results of this partnership demonstrate exactly what the levy is designed to do: reinvest in the services and infrastructure that keep our city welcoming, vibrant, and successful.
“We will now see the levy’s first investments making a visible difference on the ground, and there’s much, much more to come in the years to come. From investing more in our public spaces, parks, and greenspaces to restoring cultural heritage like the Royal High School and Leith Theatre, our visitor levy projects stand to benefit everyone.” 📺 Watch the video now: https://www.kapwing.com/videos/6a4668d66b8210074698b939 Kind Regards, PC Tancredi E Division - Engagement Officer | 
