The Edinburgh public could be forgiven for thinking that there is little point in making their views known to the council as councillors will plough on with their predetermined direction of travel and ignore their opinion if it does not suit their agenda.
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Residents in Portobello claim their views are being ignored as the council prepares to confirm the controversial closure of a key road in the area despite more than 600 objections