I was one of four petitioners of the original Judicial Review team that challenged the @Edinburgh_CC’s implementation of the Short Let Legislation - specifically licensing policy. It was found to be left wanting and was deemed, in places, unlawful. #SaveSC That set precedent which suggests that plenty of other #Scottish Local Authorities are similarly operating with unlawful #STL licensing provisions.

Today there's a debate in Holyrood where serious concerns about the impact of impending STL legislation will hopefully be addressed. #SaveSC There's been a lot of claims from @PaulMcLennan7 which, quite frankly, do not fit with reality. In #Edinburgh, 7 S/C Units (secondary lets) have gained a licence. #SaveSC

Let’s be clear. The public is being misled. @PaulMcLennan7 says that “No operator to date has been refused a licence.” This is *incorrect*. (1/16) To even get to apply for a licence in many areas, like #Edinburgh, you need planning permission first. If planning is refused, you can’t apply for a licence. (2/16)