Leith Businesses Push for A-Board Return | Edinburgh News

0:00It's September 11th. Welcome to NBURL News Today, powered by AI. So, businesses in Leif wanted to bring back those little A-frame signs, you know, the ones that stand on the sidewalk. They argued it's a real marketing boost, especially for shops and restaurants that are feeling the pinch. They even proposed a system where businesses could get a license with rules about size and where they could put them. The thing is, Edinburgh banned these signs back in 2018. The main reasons were to keep the streets clear and make sure everyone, including people with disabilities, could get around easily. Some folks about the ban was a good move, even calling it world-leading. But the businesses are saying, since the ban, their revenue has taken a hit. They also brought up the cost of using payment space for tables and chairs, saying that's making it tough for independent places to stay afloat. Now, the city council did say they'll look into the charges for table and chairspace. However, when it came to the A-boards, they decided to stick with the ban.

1:01Some council has mentioned that even during elections, signs are allowed outside polling stations, so maybe that's something to rethink. Ultimately, the plea to bring back the A-boards was rejected. The council feels the ban is working well and is popular, and they're not budging on that front for now, even though the businesses are still pushing for a change.