The Leith Walk By-Election result has been announced at Waverley Court.

The declaration was made on Friday, 12 April by Returning Officer for Edinburgh, Andrew Kerr.

Rob Munn, Scottish National Party (SNP), has been duly elected to serve in the City of Edinburgh Council as a member for the Leith Walk Ward.

Returning Officer, Andrew Kerr, said: “Thanks to everyone who took part in the Leith Walk By-Election, helping to elect a new councillor to represent their views on matters affecting the ward and the entire city. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Rob Munn and I look forward to working with him.

“I also want to thank our elections team who have worked hard over recent months to make sure this by-election ran so smoothly.”

The turnout for the by-election was 30.3%.

For further details of the results and the Leith Walk By-Election, please see the Elections section of the Council website.