Fringe Society Slams Council Funding Move | Glasgow News

Edinburgh’s cultural heart is beating out of sync with city hall as the Fringe Society slams the council for a “farcical” funding move, accusing officials of ignoring festivals’ urgent needs while pouring millions into other events like the Tour de France. Chief exec Tony Lankester says the council used a technicality to block debate — even though their report was online weeks before — to avoid public discussion on how visitor levy cash should support the very events that draw global crowds. After years of stagnant arts funding, festival organizers are furious that a proposed £1.7 million boost was quietly scrapped, while political factions within council warn current plans won’t save these vital cultural assets. With new proposals looming, the Fringe Society fears they’re being sidelined again — and Edinburgh’s global reputation could pay the price. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d0ba6c0f24579fab