Date: 25/04/2020

Finances at Edinburgh City Council have been hit so hard by the coronavirus crisis that it could lead to funding for the tram extension being jeopardised, Edinburgh Conservatives have warned.
The Tories financial spokesman at the City Chambers, Graham Hutchison, warned that the impact of COVID-19 on the finances of Lothian Buses was so great that a £20m dividend from the council-owned bus company, is under serious threat.

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Edinburgh tram extension could be derailed by financial impact of COVID-19, warn Tories

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Edinburgh City Council has said there are no plans to cancel the project, with the risk to the councils budget limited.

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The new sign for Major Roadworks in Edinburgh in 2007. View north along Leith Walk towards Princes Street on 8 October, with activity underway on the rerouting of gas, electricity and water supplies in advance of tram works proper.
Location: Leith Walk [Tram]
Company: Edinburgh Trams
08/10/2007 John Furnevel

Looking north along Leith Walk on 13th March 2020. The yellow sign warns of the road being closed from 28 March for an unspecified period - for tram works! [[21368]]. The yellow shop front in the centre of the frame is Harburn Hobbies model shop.
Location: Leith Walk
Company: Edinburgh Trams
13/03/2020 Bill Roberton

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