East Dunbartonshire delays new town centre parking charges

Summarised from Glasgow Times's report · Updated 5 Nov, 18:21 · Archive

East Dunbartonshire Council has delayed the introduction of new on-street parking charges in Kirkintilloch and Bearsden.

Controversial new on-street parking charges in Kirkintilloch and Bearsden have been delayed after failing to come into force as planned on 2 November. East Dunbartonshire Council cited a 'slight delay' due to incomplete work to prepare the affected streets. The council said it needed to 'coordinate the availability of the lining contractor with the final installation of parking meters and signage', with works expected to be completed shortly. No new date for implementation has been provided.

The scheme was set to charge motorists 50p for every 15 minutes, or part thereof, between 8am and 6pm from Monday to Saturday. It covers 87 on-street parking bays across the two town centres and could generate up to £231,369 in annual income once fully operational, according to council documents. Parking signs for the scheme had already begun appearing in Kirkintilloch ahead of the planned November launch.

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• Council confirms delay to new controversial town centre parking charges near GlasgowNew town centre parking charges have been delayed as East Dunbartonshire Council explains why the rollout has yet to begin.Glasgow Times · 5 Nov, 17:11

In this story: East Dunbartonshire Council · Kirkintilloch · Bearsden · Evonne Bauer

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