On Tuesday night I attended a special meeting of Kilmacolm Community Council called to discuss current parking issues in the village. The meeting followed concerns raised by some traders and residents about parking regulations and enforcement in the centre of the village. There were around 40 people in attendance including Councillors, community councillors, traders and residents.
A number of senior Council officers were present at the meeting to make a presentation and answer questions on the current parking arrangements. The principal issue of contention was the 30 minute limit for on-street parking in the main shopping streets, which most of those present felt was insufficient. Other concerns related to residents' parking, off-street parking provision and inconsiderate parking by some motorists.
Officers will use the feedback from the meeting to inform a review of parking arrangements in Kilmacolm, which will be reported to the relevant Council committee before the summer recess.
I have asked officers to look at how we can increase both on-street and off-street parking provision within the village to try to address the concerns of traders and residents.
I have also arranged a separate meeting with local traders for Monday 9 March at 6.30 p.m. in the Community Centre to discuss their specific concerns.
The Council is keen to support Kilmacolm traders in these difficult times and would wish to ensure that the parking arrangements in the village don't have a detrimental impact on their businesses. We also have a duty however to make sure that these arrangements serve the interests of pedestrians so that the village centre is a safe place to shop and live.
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| Council officers making their presentation |
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