Edinburgh councillor Lezley Cameron steps down amid taxi fare criticism Published duration 12 October 2019

image copyright City of Edinburgh Council image caption Ms Cameron has promised to repay the cost of personal journeys

Edinburgh City Council's vice finance chief is to step down following criticism she claimed almost £1,500 in taxi fares.

The claims included trips to the cinema, which the Labour councillor insisted were connected to her work.

Cammy Day, deputy council leader and Labour group leader, confirmed Ms Cameron would leave her post.

He said: Cllr Cameron will be stepping down from her role in finance and we will be working with her to find a role suitable to her many skills and experiences."

Ms Cameron, the authority's vice convener of finance and resources, has said she will pay back costs for any personal journeys.