# Tourist Tax Funds New City Center Police Unit | 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: 2026-07-02T14:48:27+00:00
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Edinburgh’s launching a brand-new police unit in the city center, funded by the tourist tax—yes, that five percent hotel fee kicking in July 24th. The City Centre Policing Unit will deploy 50 officers to tackle downtown crime and manage big events like the Fringe and Festival, freeing up other officers to focus on neighborhoods. Meanwhile, tourist money also funds 500 affordable homes, park upgrades, and heritage projects. This is a smart, community-focused move to boost safety and tackle housing woes—all while making sure visitors and locals feel protected. 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/ddb48fb4b6a7e2c4

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