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    Technical Notes 2025, Issue 207 - Christmas Suspension of Parking Charges

    • Report by:

      Ann Davie, Chief Executive

    • TN Number:

      207-25

    • Subject:

      Christmas Suspension of Parking Charges

    • Responsible Officer:

      Heather Holland, Chief Planning Officer Executive Officer – Land Planning & Development, Evonne Bauer, Executive Officer – Community Services

    • Publication:

      This Technical Note will be published on the Council’s website following circulation to Members. Its contents may be disclosed or shared outwith the Council.

    • The purpose of this technical note is to advise Members of the arrangements for suspension of parking charges across East Dunbartonshire over the festive period
    • In line with the approved Parking Management Plan (2022), Council can “Suspend parking charges for events and activities that are considered to have vital importance and worth to the local economy” (Policy 10)
    • As has been the practice in previous years, a decision has been taken to suspend parking charges in the eight charging car parks on the Saturdays of December in the run up to Christmas to support local shops, hospitality venues and service providers
    • In 2025 parking charges will be suspended for five Saturdays in Bearsden, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch and Milngavie on the following Saturdays:
      • 29th November
      • 6th December
      • 13th December
      • 20th December
      • 27th December.

    (noting that Bearsden Hub car park is currently not operational and charging)

    • Corporate Communications will ensure there is promotion of the Christmas season parking arrangements locally and on social media. The Community Safety Team will have the meters covered over and appropriate signage displayed informing drivers using the car parks.