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Midlothian Council to consider on street parking charges

The 7-7-7 bus lane trial will run for 18 months between London Road and Milton Road East

Bus lane trial restrictions 'not as draconian as people make out'

Resident's concerns over parking and near misses were dismissed by council officers

Council give double yellows the go-ahead after complaints dismissed

Jeffrey Street is one of several locations expected to be proposed as an official drop-off/pick-up place for coaches

Council to designate more official coach drop-off and parking places

There is no date yet for when the new Controlled Parking Zones will take effect. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh council weighs up new parking controls around Easter Road

Pine Ridge opens with a naturally-lit reception hall that immediately establishes the home's interior standards. It is a wonderful introduction that offers a strong first impression and a convenient WC/ cloakroom. Secure private parking for several vehicles is also assured thanks to a gated, multi-car driveway and an attached double garage with built-in storage.

Stunning five-bedroom home with glossy interiors and lovely gardens

Drivers are presenting an opportunity to resolve life’s greatest struggles all from the car seat

Ad Feature Brits use summer road trips to settle life's biggest problems

North Berwick traders' 'cry for help' over new parking fees dismissed

Zach Bryan has announced a huge show at Murrayfield Stadium next year.

Police issue advice to Zach Bryan fans heading to Murrayfield gig

Proposed on-street parking will be free for the first 30 minutes, with a charge of £1 for up to an hour and £2.50 for a maximum of two hours.

Council urged to speed up rollout of parking fines in Linlithgow

Edinburgh named one of UK's most expensive airports for drop-off

Parking meters and signs have been vandalised in North Berwick.

'Don't punish car drivers' call from Independent MSP Ash Regan

Councillors must 'share responsibility for anger' over parking meters

Parking meters and signs have been vandalised in North Berwick.

Scottish Government urged to intervene and stop parking charges

North Berwick residents have blasted the new parking rules that will come into effect next month.

Fears that parking meters will 'kill off' high street and community

Parking meters and signs have been vandalised in North Berwick.

Vandals who targeted new parking meters cause £40,000 of damage
Vandals who spray painted, smashed and poured glue on new parking meters in North Berwick have caused £40,000 of damage before the machines have even been switched on.
Elizabeth Hunter

Edinburgh council budget 2026/27: What it will mean for you

Tory councillor Graeme Bruce says the cost of parking permits will put people off walking in the Pentlands

Parking permit cost 'will put residents off walking in the Pentlands'

Motorists have been warned over potential scams

Motorists warned over potential QR code parking machine scam

West Lothian could have its own traffic wardens under new plans

Threipmuir reservoir in the Pentland Hills: visitors will soon have to pay to park in the car park.

Parking charges to be introduced at Pentland Hills car parks

Residents fought a strong campaign against the Controlled Parking Zone proposed for Portobello and Joppa

Scrapping Portobello CPZ could lead to return of community council

A trial extension of bus lane operating hours was due to start earlier this year on the No 44 route from Juniper Green to Musselburgh, paving the way for bus lanes city-wide to be in force from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week. But in June, transport officials said the trial has been delayed due to traffic orders and a lack of cash. Cllr Jenkinson says funding has now been secured from the Scottish Government's Bus Infrastructure Fund, the orders are being worked on and the details of the trial need to be finalised. "It's a work in progress," he says.

Transport convener's progress on 14 challenges he faced

The Portobello campaigners are being asked for advice on fighting Controlled Parking Zones elsewhere

Portobello campaigners are asked how to stop CPZs elsewhere

Residents ran a determined campaign against the CPZ proposals

Plan for Portobello controlled parking zone is thrown out

Concern about parking on North Street, Dunbar, failed to stop short term let getting approval

Short-term let licence approved despite parking concerns

The report by officials acknowledges there is 'overwhelming community feeling' against the CPZ proposals

CPZ recommended to go ahead despite 'overwhelming' opposition
Councillors are being recommended to go ahead with the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone in Portobello despite "overwhelming" opposition from residents.
Ian Swanson

Councillors were booed by angry protesters as they arrived for a chaotic meeting to approve the next step in introducing parking charges in town centres across East Lothian today.

Parking charges council meeting disrupted by noisy protests

The car park at Currriehill railway station

Extra spaces in station car park after increase in commuting by train

People attending a public meeting in June show councillors the red card over plans for parking charges

Communities to present case against parking charges to councillors

Glenlee Gardens is one of the streets in Willowbrae which is due to become a CPZ

Long-delayed Controlled Parking Zones finally set to go ahead

Portobello residents step up campaign against Controlled Parking Zone

Edinburgh tradesman Mathew McDonnell was shocked when he received a parking ticket after his van broke down

Tradesman left baffled after being fined when van wouldn't start

People attending a public meeting on parking charge proposals in Haddington gave the council the red card.

Parking petition signed by thousands opposed to new parking charges

Parking meters have been installed at the reservoirs near Bonaly and Balerno

Decision on parking in coastal town to be decided next week

Fines of £100 come into force from September 1 (Pic: Scott Louden)

Over £110,000 in pavement parking fines issued to drivers

Business owners united against the CPZ: From left, Murray Robertson and Vidya Sarjoo (Go Go Beets), Gail Wright (Deli 194), Fraser Falconer (Annan Solicitors), Aydin Dogan (Eyden’s Cafe), Jane Grant (Velvet Easel Gallery), Iain Cook (Top Hat).

Residents and businesses threaten legal action over CPZ

Car owners admit they treat their motor 'like a baby'

What your car maintenance habits say about you, stated by psychologist

The Dunbar protest video points to empty parking spaces in the town centre

AI protest song taking aim at parking charges goes viral

People attending public meeting on parking charge proposals in Haddington give council the red card.

Council gets red card over town centre parking meter plans

I was fined £100 for driving into a car park for 73 seconds

Many said parking charges put them off coming into the city centre. One said they would not fork out ‘nearly a tenner an hour to park’ with another suggesting restaurants and some larger shops should be able to reimburse parking charges for up to a few hours. Last year the council increased parking charges by around 22 per cent, with accrued income being reinvested into Edinburgh’s roads and transport infrastructure

Council explores cutting free parking

Angry public meeting on plans for CPZ in Portobello

Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.

Friends save £4k by making back of Corsa into bed to travel Europe

Murrayfield is one of the venues where discounted public transport fares could be sold with game and concert tickets

Travel discounts for events could ease parking problems

A police officer tickets a car parked at the foot of the Bathgate precinct in January 2020.

Town fighting plans to pay for parking calls for wardens return

Residents will no longer be consulted on new parking zones

An example of a continuous pavement, which aims to prioritise pedestrians over car traffic, off Leith Walk.

Councillor calls for junction changes trial to fight pavement parking

Residents' exemption plea on pavement ban parking rejected

'I want the politicians to listen to the residents'

Parking illegally is set to get a lot more expensive. Picture: Ian Georgeson

The 10 worst streets in the city for parking fines

Pavement parking ban means double yellow lines on both sides of road

Cars are frequently parked on the Livingston town centre service road despite signs and double yellow lines

West Lothian police target dangerous parking near petrol station

Short-term lets could face £750 charge for parking permits

Edinburgh is considering the possibility of introducing a Workplace Parking Levy (WPL)

Call to revisit Workplace Parking Levy is thrown out

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