For a very long time Glasgow City Council have been negotiating with a neighbouring Community Council with regard to Parking Controls within the Kirklee area. This was stated in ALL corresspondence as “The Kirklee RPZ.”

Recently, they have deemed it upon themselves to include parts of Kelvindale within this scheme.

It now appears that within the last few weeks they have also re-named the scheme to read “Kelvinside and Kelvindale Area – Proposed Parking Controls.”

Letters from GCC are now being sent to residents who reside in the affected parts of Kelvindale to invite them to participate in the first part of the Consultation process.

As a result – only certain parts of our area are actually being officially notified.

In an attempt to redress this balance – we urge everybody that reads this to respond to the consultation via the link below. Please note that the online form asks for a letter reference – this is not necessary, just leave that box blank. You may make a comment even if you have not received a letter.

In some areas, and we believe that parts of Kirklee suffer badly in this respect, there is a need to control so-called “commuter parking.” However, we do not believe that the case for such a scheme within parts of Kelvindale has been proven.

There are huge social implications to such schemes – implications which GCC need to be made aware of.

We also feel that within the democratic process there are two sides to every story. So – it is only by people responding to the consultation process that a fair assesment can be gained as to how the residents of Kelvindale feel.

Full details of the proposals can be viewed here.
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/4823/Proposed-Parking-Controls

It is our understanding that the second part of the process would commence in Autumn 2025 and would be –

1. Notification and Advertisement:

• Public Notices:Notices are placed in local newspapers and on the local authority’s website, detailing the proposed TRO and its potential impact. 
• Site Notices:Notices may also be physically posted on or near the affected roads, potentially on lampposts or signposts. 
• Duration:This consultation period typically lasts for a minimum of 21 days, but can be longer depending on the complexity and potential impact of the TRO. 

2. Who is Consulted:

• Statutory Consultees:This includes organizations like the police, fire services, and other relevant public sector bodies.
• General Public:Any individual or organization that may be affected by the proposed changes can participate in the consultation.
• Community Organizations:Groups representing local communities or specific interests are also consulted. 

3. Feedback and Objections:

• Submitting Comments: During the consultation period, stakeholders can submit objections or comments regarding the proposed TRO.
• Consideration of Feedback: All feedback received is carefully considered by the local authority. 

4. Decision and Implementation:

• Decision Making:Based on the consultation responses, the local authority will decide whether to proceed with the TRO as originally proposed, modify it, or abandon the proposal altogether.
• Making the Order:If the decision is to proceed, the TRO is formally sealed and implemented, with further notification to those who provided feedback. 

5. Importance of Consultation:

• Transparency and Accountability:The consultation process ensures transparency in the decision-making process. 
• Community Engagement:It allows for community input and helps shape the final outcome of the TRO. 
• Potential for Improvement:The feedback received can lead to adjustments that improve the effectiveness and address potential issues with the proposed TRO. 

In summary, the statutory consultation phase is a vital step in the TRO process, ensuring that proposed traffic changes are carefully considered and implemented with public input and awareness. .

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