Voting begins today on proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) in Edinburgh.
The scheme, called Essential Edinburgh, would focus on attracting extra investment and championing the cause of retail in the city.
It is being backed by big retail names including John Lewis, whose Scotland managing director Andrew Murphy is chair of the BID Advisory Board, as well as House of Fraser, Harvey Nichols, Alliance Boots and Scottish jeweller Hamilton & Inches.
Murphy said: “Our city centre needs extra investment and genuinely focused attention and advocacy if it is to maximise its potential as one of the UK’s very best retail, commercial and leisure locations. A successful BID creates a more attractive environment for investors.”
The postal ballot will open today, with 570 businesses eligible to vote on the proposal. The ballot closes on May 23.
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