Following a Met Office red weather warning for wind for Friday January 24, the count and declaration of results for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election will now take place this evening.
Polling will close at 10pm today (Thursday January 23), with the count taking place shortly after at the Council’s main offices at Waverley Court.
Returning Officer for Edinburgh, Paul Lawrence said:
Following the declaration of this red weather warning I have taken the decision to hold the by-election count this evening. This is to mitigate risk to all concerned. Candidates and agents will be contacted by our elections team.
I’d urge all residents to follow the latest advice from the Met Office and the emergency services. Updates on wider impacts to Council services will be made later today.
The result of the by-election to elect two new councillors will be made public on the Council’s website and social media channels as soon as the declaration is made.
Find out more about the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election.