Parking concern sparks meeting
Residents and businesses urged to take part
A public meeting is to be held to discuss parking issues in Comrie next week.
The village’s White Church will be the venue for the gathering from 6.30pm on Monday, September 16.
Hosted jointly by Perth and Kinross-shire MP Pete Wishart and Perthshire South and Kinross-shire MSP Jim Fairlie, the evening has been planned to give affected residents and businesses the opportunity to voice their concerns and make suggestions in relation to the matter.
Recent enforcement of on-street parking restrictions on the village’s Drummond Street has resulted in a strong response from locals.
The restrictions have been in place for many years but have effectively been unenforceable as a result of the signs previously being illegible
As a result, it has become custom for residents with no alternative options to park on the street.
However, the signs have now been replaced and kerb markings have been added.
In addition, parking wardens have started to visit the village on a regular basis, leading to many residents getting tickets despite there being no alternative parking nearby.
Ahead of the meeting, Mr Wishart said: “Our offices have been contacted by numerous constituents with regards to the recent enforcement of on-street parking restrictions in Comrie, which have highlighted the impact this is having on impacted residents and the village more widely.
“In response, Jim and I are holding a public meeting in order to give people the chance to voice their questions, concerns and
suggestions.
“The meeting wi l l also serve the purpose of providing us with the fullest understanding of the situation in order that we can make sufficient representations on residents’ behalf to relevant stakeholders.
“It is vital that the
community is properly engaged and consulted on issues such as this, and we encourage residents to come along to the meeting as we seek to find a workable resolution.”
Mr Fairlie added: “It is clear that residents have concerns about local parking restrictions which have
recently been reinforced in Comrie. Whilst I understand that the parking restrictions have been in place for some time, prior to now these had not been enforced by the local authority.
“I am fully aware of the delicate nature of balancing residents’ parking with access to local businesses and
ensuring that visitors and locals can get parked.
“I would welcome engagement from local residents, in order to hear their views to ensure that they help shape the solution to this problem. It is important that we have local support in finding a solution to this issue.”
It is clear that residents have concerns about parking restrictions Jim Fairlie