(442)  EDINBURGH CONGESTION CHARGE REFERENDUM RESULT: NO GO

EDINBURGH CONGESTION CHARGE REFERENDUM RESULT: NO GO

The result of the referendum on congestion charges in Edinburgh (see No 419), announced on 22 February 2005, was approximately 75% against, on a turnout of about 62%.  Their number included the Editor of Scots Law News.  Edinburgh Council indicated that the proposal would be pursued no further.