# Edinburgh Builds Amid Noise and Sanitation Crisis | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-07-04T03:25:34+00:00
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Edinburgh’s city council is launching a probe into a major construction project near the train station amid mounting complaints over noise, property damage, and a shocking lack of public toilets forcing people to urinate in public. The Qmile Group, developers behind the site now housing offices and shops, claim they follow all rules and are audited—but residents and councillors say the situation has spiraled. A key issue: a recent planning change stripped the requirement for new public restrooms, leaving doorways and gardens unsanitary, especially after events. While the council seeks to install alternatives, some investigation measures—like reviewing construction hours and assessing neighborhood impact—were dropped from the final motion. Developers insist no property damage occurred and say they surveyed the area beforehand. The investigation will focus on compliance, but the urgent need for clean, accessible facilities remains a top concern for the community. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f5866b93732722f8

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