A disgruntled Edinburgh resident has said that Edinburgh City Council lacks common sense and the decency to consult residents after a botched double yellow line was applied in Corstorphine.
The local, who wishes to remain anonymous, shared a picture of double yellow lines after they were applied at the corner of Featherhall Crescent North.
The images show a car-sized gap in the middle of the lines with the resident claiming that the council had to miss out on a large area because they did not notify locals of the changes coming in.
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“What they have done is they have not put any cones in or notified residents that they were about to put double yellow lines right round the corner,” the local said.
“It is obvious that a resident who had no idea of the changes has left their car there and the council workers have had to miss out a huge gap, it is embarrassing.
“I think this represents the council’s approach in our local community recently when it comes to the changes to the roads, there has been no door-knocking or any real consultation regarding the changes.
“Admittedly that corner can be used by police, tradesmen, and those dumping their cars to go on holiday but the double yellow lines have also led to a loss of around two or three parking spaces for those that stay in the area.
“I stay in the immediate vicinity and the place is just absolute chaos at the moment with nothing being done about it.
“For me, the real problem is a lack of communication and consultation. The pocket park they have implemented at the end of the road is also a real danger for young kids.
“I don’t understand why they could not have just closed off access to the road by using bollards like they have elsewhere in the city?
“This massive Mr Blobby from a height design with the planters and pencils amazes me with how dangerous it is - is it going to take for a child to run out and be hit on that busy road (Meadow Place Road) before anything is done about it?
“The council really needs to work on bringing residents with them on changes in the community.”
Scott Arthur, the council's transport and environment convenor, said: "The changes the Council are making in the area are designed to make it easier and safer for people to make everyday journeys on foot.
"Indeed, several parents with children at the local school have told me they are delighted with the changes.
"Every address is still accessible by vehicle, but the changes do make it harder for drivers from outside the community to cut through the area.
"I understand the yellow lines could not be completed due to a parked car, this will be addressed in the coming days."
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