This entry updates and corrects the 12 November item, and amends what was carried in the January 1 Grange Prestonfield Voice Newsletter.
The Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) to constitute the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) S8 across our area is expected to be submitted for Council approval on 17 March 2026 . This is TRO/24/12. CPZ S8 would correspond with the current Priority Parking Area B1. It will not include Priority Parking Area B7, to the east of B1. CPZ S8 falls within Phase 3 of the Strategic Parking Review. A number of CPZs will be considered at this time. Where approved, the focus would shift to timescale for subsequent implementation.
We should clarify that a vote to approve the TRO will not open a statutory consultation period on that specific order. Mid-2025 ‘pre-engagement’ or advertisement of the proposals for the area is held to have constituted ‘consultation’. (This follows an April 2025 decision by the Council to dispense with its statutory duty to consult residents on the approved introduction of TROs in their areas.)
This is a long drawn-out and confusing process. We will look to add further clarification as we can.