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Edinburgh tourist tax funding for new city centre police officers

Edinburgh tourist tax funding for new city centre police officers
BBC Scotland Thursday 02 July 2026, 14:44 UTC 1 min read
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It is hoped the new unit will reduce the demand on frontline officers from other areas of the city and help to support planned city-centre events.

It is hoped the new unit will reduce the demand on frontline officers from other areas of the city and help to support planned city-centre events.
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