The operators of the Spiegeltent have been accused of treating Edinburgh Council with ‘contempt’.

The firm behind the popular Fringe attraction were criticised after they put up the St Andrews Square venue before planning permission was granted.

While legal, the company’s decision sparked outrage, and was seen by many as disrespectful to the planning process and the local community.

Green councillor Ben Parker also said the company behind it has had ‘blatant disregard and disinterest’ in council policies.

He has put forward a motion to the next full Edinburgh Council meeting calling for a review of the council’s relationship with festival venues to “ensure that planning applications are submitted in a timely fashion”.

And he also asked for a report to be prepared on the impact the

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