Traders meet trams chief to stress losses
THE chairman of tram firm Tie has met with traders on Leith Walk to address concerns about the disruption caused by the £498 million scheme.
The meeting with Willie Gallagher took place at Tony Crolla's Vittoria Restaurant.
Mr Crolla was one of dozens of traders who last week claimed they are losing thousands of pounds a week because customers are being put off by the disruption caused by the trams work.
Mr Gallagher said the meeting was "very positive" and both sides agreed to work together to ensure the public knew Leith Walk was still open for business.
He added: "Mr Crolla and his colleagues agreed that now is the time to talk up the businesses on Leith Walk and not talk them down.
"Constructive collaboration and open and honest exchange is the way forward. Together, I'm sure, we can meet our collective aims.
"After last week's reports, I was keen to sit down with Mr Crolla and hear his experiences and the experiences of other businesses in Leith Walk at first hand."
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