Edinburgh tanning salons may have to follow a distinct set of licence conditions – including noise restrictions – under plans set to be considered by city councillors.

At present, salons apply for standard public entertainment licences, and are expected to independently know and abide by legislation and trade practices about their sector.

But council officers have said that, after inspecting premises in the city, a need has been identified to strengthen the licensing rules for the businesses.

In a report before next Monday’s Regulatory Committee meeting, officers will ask councillors to sign off on a consultation on a proposed set of changes to licences for the businesses.

Among the new conditions is a requirement that staff on site have “adequate knowledge, skill, training and exp

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