Council clamping down on off-licences
The City of Edinburgh Council is calling time on new off licences in a bid to help beat the nation’s drinking culture.
The Council wants to limit the number of off-licences in the capital, which is currently home to 412 stores – around one for every 1,000 residents.
The “radical” move is being considered as part of a drive to cut down on cheap booze in the city.