A long-running dispute among drivers in Aberdeen’s west end could take a step closer to resolution next week.
Residents have repeatedly complained that commuters working at the Hill of Rubislaw business park are taking up spots on surrounding streets due to a shortage of spaces.
The problem has left residents of Angusfield Avenue, Ord Street, King’s Cross Avenue and Carnegie Crescent unable to park outside their home for more than a year.
And the problem has been so widespread that one resident ultimately decided to pave over his front garden – just to guarantee his family could park at their home on King’s Cross Road.
Now councillors are being urged to move forward with a scheme to implement strict parking controls in the area.
On Tuesday, they will be asked to instruct officers to carry out a public consultation to ensure the restrictions are put on the correct streets.
Residents Paul and Suzanne Nesvadba yesterday welcomed the idea and said: “I think a controlled parking zone is an excellent idea.
“Neighbours come home from work, they have no where to park, so they park outside somebody else’s house, so it creates problems and tension.”
And the man who created his own driveway, who did not want to be named, said: “It’s been an extreme issue for me in respect that I had to convert my front garden into a parking space.
“People were parking across the drive, and I couldn’t even get access to my property at lunch time. They had no consideration for the residents.”
Local councillor Ross Thomson, who has been a long-time supporter of increased parking measures in the area, said: “For many it has been intolerable.
“There is widespread support across the community for new parking restrictions to alleviate this parking pressure and to restore quality of life to local people.
“Progressing with these new restrictions will make a positive impact in the area and I know many residents are desperate to see them implemented.”