Call for rich Edinburgh residents to fund city projects

Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to help pay for projects around the city after councillors agreed to look into setting up a fundraising team.

The proposal was brought forward by Liberal Democrat Lewis Younie, who highlighted frustration at delays to major projects through lack of funds.

He highlighted Edinburgh's "fantastic record of philanthropy and generosity among its residents, right across the city".

Council officials will now investigate how a fundraising team to support specific council projects might work.