The new rules

Event organisers will be informed of seven key principals for the use of public spaces in Edinburgh in future. The city council has warned that they will be given equal weight and prominence. 1. The use of space must balance the needs of different users. 2. The use of a space must support and reinforce the special quality of its surroundings. 3. Each space must have periods of “rest” when it is free from temporary events or activities. 4. The use of spaces should actively promote Edinburgh’s role and reputation as a globally recognised festival city, an historic place with Unesco World Heritage Site status, and a sporting city. 5. The use of public space should encourage all people to access the city throughout the year. 6. The spread of activities to spaces across a wider area of the city will be encouraged. 7. Temporary activities or events in public spaces must be well managed.