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Westfield Court’s Demolition Decision | Edinburgh News
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Edinburgh’s Westfield Court, a crumbling 50s housing block with heating failures and sewage leaks, faced demolition until Historic Environment Scotland nearly listed it as heritage — sparking panic among residents fearing crippling upkeep costs. But HES backed down, citing existing redevelopment plans, clearing the way for the council’s buy-back scheme — leaving some residents hopeful, others still bracing for displacement.
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