Residents' views shape revised parking proposals for Morningside

The original proposals have been changed so they are now concentrated in the streets where there is both community support for them and a need to address parking problems.

If approved by the Council on Tuesday the scheme will be introduced later this year. Residents in the affected streets will be able to apply for permits that give them and their visitors priority over other drivers in marked parking places.

Transport convenor Cllr Gordon Mackenzie said: "We're giving people what they have asked for in the consultation. Where priority parking is desired then that's what we'll look to provide, while not introducing it in those streets where it's not welcome. There was a very good response from the community and there are strong feelings on both sides but I'm sure this is going to provide the best compromise available. We have listened and will continue to do so."

As well as the statutory consultation notices, the Council wrote to every address in the area, provided copies of the proposals at local venues and held a public exhibition where Council officers were available to answer residents' questions about the scheme.

Full details of the consultation and the recommended options are available in the paper for the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment committee.

The committee will also discuss a report on proposals for controlled parking in the Ashley/Harrison area, which notes that there is insufficient support for the proposals and that other options could be considered in the future.

Streets included in the scheme

• Ethel Terrace between Craiglea Drive and Morningside Drive
• Dalhousie Terrace between Craiglea Drive and Morningside Drive
• Morningside Drive between Comiston Road and Dalhousie Terrace
• Braid Crescent between Comiston Road and Dalhousie Terrace
• Braid Road between Braid Crescent and Cluny Drive
• Corrennie Drive between Hermitage Gardens and Braid Avenue
• Cluny Gardens between Hermitage Gardens and Braid Avenue
• Braid Avenue between Cluny Gardens and Corrennie Drive
• Hermitage Gardens between Cluny Gardens and Braid Crescent

Permits will also be available to residents of these streets:

• Braid Road between Cluny Drive and Cluny Gardens
• Comiston Gardens
• Comiston Place
• Comiston Road
• Comiston Terrace