The Traffic Regulation Orders Sub Committee (TRO SC) approved on 12 May new parking restrictions at the ‘loop’ in Rankin Drive. We are advised by the Council’s Network Management and Enforcement Unit that restrictions are likely to be implemented by end-September. GPCC notes the clear opposition to the statutory regulation, citing a range of reasons, voiced by a sizeable number of Rankin Drive residents, to Elected Councillors and to the Convener of the Transport & Environment Committee. During the public advertisement stage of the TRO process, GPCC called for a pullback of the tabled proposals, to offer a balanced and proportionate solution to the challenges of the road layout at the ‘loop location’, and to recognise the practical needs of immediate residents for adequate parking provision. The approved restrictions run counter to GPCC’s assessment of what is actually needed.