Dawe praise for council's ambassadors

COUNCIL workers in Edinburgh have been praised for being "proud ambassadors" of the city during the festivals. City leader Jenny Dawe has heaped praise on staff who have "gone out of their way" to help the crowds of visitors that have flocked to the Capital for this month's events.

Cllr Dawe said: "Although often unseen, the councilplays a crucial role in the festivals.

"Staff across all departments are involved in ensuring key aspects, including arts development, public safety, street cleanliness and licensing of premises, are achieved with the minimum of fuss.

"I have already heard high praise of many of our city workers, including street cleaners and bus drivers, who have gone out of their way to be really helpful to sometimes bewildered tourists.

"It is always reassuring to learn of the proud ambassadors that Edinburgh residents are for their city."

She said that early indications from the main festivals suggest this will be "another very successful festivals season", featuring 32,000 performances involving a range of artists from all over the world.