A public consultation on a safe drug consumption room for Edinburgh has been approved, with the city’s health board chair saying that it would save lives if introduced.

Councillors and other members of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board signed off on the consultation on Monday, with officers set to have it ready for early 2026.

Once live, likely for a three-month run, members of the public will be asked about the room - including where in the Old Town it should be located.

Board chair and Labour councillor Tim Pogson said: “We all recognise that Edinburgh has a problem in terms of harmful drug use.

“We should be supporting those individuals and supporting their health. And I know there will be concerns – but that’s why we need to have the consultation.

“We need to understand all

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