Decriminalised parking enforcement

Consultations

2024 Tariff Changes

The following Notice informed the public that Charges and Fees at the listed locations will be as published from 11 April 2024


 

The Highland Council (Raigmore hospital bus lane) (Inverness) (Temporary prohibition of vehicles) Order 2023

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council ("the Council") (Raigmore hospital bus lane) (Inverness) (Temporary prohibition of vehicles) Order 2023 has been made under Section 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The Order, which has a maximum duration of 18 months, will come into force on 28 September 2023. While the Order is in force, the restrictions will apply 24 hours a day. The Order is required to prohibit vehicles of all classes other than buses providing a scheduled bus service and certain limited classes of vehicle as specified in the Order on the section of road specified below, because of the likelihood of danger to the public.

Bus Only Street - Prohibition of Vehicles on the Raigmore Hospital Bus Lane

The length of carriageway beginning opposite the building named Kyle Court within Raigmore Hospital grounds and extending eastwards to its junction with Ashton Road, Inverness, a distance of 180 metres or thereby.

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Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council, Traffic and Parking


The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Seven Glenmore Order 2023

Draft Order update 8 January 2024

Further to responses to the public consultation we have amended our Draft proposals:

  • We have withdrawn the ban on overnight parking in Pay and Display bays proposed in Draft order
  • We will make provision for longer parking periods in the Pay and Display bays, over 24 hours
  • We will provide a discounted local permit for Residents of Badenoch and Strathspey to accommodate access - 2 options to be made available, £40 per year or £11 per month
  • We will be coordinating proposed tariffs with Forestry Land and Scotland to ensure consistency and that we will address user needs over length of stay
  • We will continue to work with local land owners to identify opportunities to provide parking where deemed appropriate
  • We propose to limit the Pay and Display restrictions to a period from 1 March to 31 October
  • We will be providing officers on the ground to manage and enforce any restrictions between March and October
  • The restrictions at Glenmore Lodge are as per current Double Yellow Lines that are on street

Draft Order as advertised 16th August 2023

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council ("the Council") in exercise of its powers under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46,47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act of 1984") and the Road Traffic Act 1991 (hereinafter referred to as "the 1991 Act") and of all other enabling powers proposes to make an Order entitled as above the general effect of which is as described in the Schedule below.

Details of the proposals, a copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and Plans may be inspected on this page or by appointment at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours. Phone 01463 239786 to make an appointment.

Any objections to the proposals must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by Wednesday 13 of September 2023 and must contain the competent grounds upon which you object. You may provide your written objection by email to parking@highland.gov.uk.

Schedule

This Order Variation will introduce waiting and loading restrictions and on-street pay and display parking and affects the roads at:

  • C1126 Glenmore Road between its junction with Rothiemurchus Lodge Access Road eastwards to the Snow gates for Cairngorm Mountain and a section of road at the entrance to the Coire Cas Ski Lift Car Park

  • The access Road leading to Glenmore Lodge from its junction with the C1126 eastwards to its junction with the Glenmore Lodge.

On Street Parking

Parking Bay locations

Times

Scale of Charges

C1126 Glenmore Road

24 Hours

12 hours Maximum Stay

07:00 to 22:00

1 hour - £2.00

6 hours - £4.00

12 hours - £5.00

 

NO Waiting 22:00 to 07:00

 

 

16 August 2023 Mr Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH

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Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders 2023 - ONE WAY

ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (C1218 MILL ROAD & MARINE TERRACE, ROSEMARKIE) (ONE WAY) EXPERIMENTAL ORDER 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 15 June 2023 The Highland Council made the above Order ("the Experimental Order") in exercise of the powers conferred on them under Sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to said Act. The Experimental Order has been made as part of an experimental scheme of traffic control.

The Experimental Order will come into force on 26 June 2023 and will remain in operation for a period not exceeding 18 months.

The effect of the Experimental Order is as follows:

No person shall drive or cause or permit any vehicle to be driven on the lengths of road specified in Column 1 of the table below other than in the direction specified opposite in Column 2 of the table.

Column 1

Column 2

C1218 Mill Road, Rosemarkie

For its entire length

 

From West to East

C1218 Marine Terrace, Rosemarkie

From its junction with the C1218 Mill Road to its junction with the U456 Hawkhill Road.

 

From North to South.

 

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Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders 2023 - Waiting and Loading

ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCHEME

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (PROHIBITION AND RESTRICTION OF WAITING AND LOADING AND PARKING PLACES) (DECRIMINALISED PARKING ENFORCEMENT AND CONSOLIDATION) VARIATION FOR ROSEMARKIE EXPERIMENTAL ORDER 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on 15 June 2023 The Highland Council made the above Order ("the Experimental Order") in exercise of the powers conferred on them under Sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and of all other enabling powers and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Part III of Schedule 9 to said Act. The Experimental Order has been made as part of an experimental scheme of traffic control.

 

The Experimental Order will come into force on the 26 June 2023 and will remain in operation for a period not exceeding 18 months.

The effect of the Experimental Order is to prohibit/restrict the use of roads in Rosemarkie and Chanonry areas as follows:

  1. No Waiting at Any Time

Vehicles will be prohibited from waiting or parking at any time on certain lengths of the following roads as identified on the maps accompanying the Experimental Order ("the Maps"): Marine Terrace, A832 High Street, Hawkhill Road, Ness Road, Ness Road east

  1. No Waiting 9pm-8am

Vehicles will be prohibited from waiting on certain lengths of Marine Terrace as identified on the Maps between 9pm and 8am every night of the week

Exemptions to (1) & (2) above will apply for disabled persons' vehicles displaying a valid Blue Badge and vehicles (i) being used in connection with certain operations including building, shop fitting and Royal Mail deliveries (ii) in respect of which dispensation has been granted by The Highland Council's Parking Services, (iii) directed by a Parking Enforcement Officer in uniform or a police officer in uniform.

 

  1. Disabled Persons' Parking Places (applicable daily, 24 hours a day)

Parking places for disabled persons' vehicles only will be introduced on parts of Marine Terrace as identified on the Maps

 

  1. Residents Permit Parking Places (applicable daily, 24 hours a day)

Parking places for holders of Residents Permits only will be introduced on parts of Marine Terrace as identified on the Maps

 

The annual fee payable for a Residents Permit will be £42.00. Further details are available on the Parking Permits page.

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The Highland Council (Lochardil Primary School) (Inverness) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2023 in terms of s14 (1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (Lochardil Primary School) (Inverness) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2023 in terms of s14 (1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.

The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as roads authority is satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public, specifically vulnerable pedestrians.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit waiting from the 17 March 2023 for a period not exceeding 18 months -

No Waiting at any time on the following lengths of road:

Lochardil Road, Inverness from its junction with Stratherrick Road eastwards for a distance of 87m or thereby and from its junction with Morven Place eastwards for a distance of 20m or thereby.

Morven Place, Inverness from its junction with Lochardil Road southwards for a distance of 80m or thereby.

No Waiting Monday to Friday 08:00am - 17:00pm on that section of Lochardil Road from its junction with the access to Lochardil House Hotel eastwards for a distance of 104m or thereby.

 

The purpose of this Order is to ensure the safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians.

17 March 2023 Mr Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council Parking Services, Farraline Park, Inverness

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2023 Tariff Changes

The following Notice informed the public that Charges and Fees at the listed locations will be as published from the 01 April 2023

 


The Highland Council (C1204 High Street, Fort William) (Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicles Except Pedal Cycles And No Waiting) Order 2023

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (C1204 High Street, Fort William) (Temporary Prohibition Of Vehicles Except Pedal Cycles And No Waiting) Order 2023 in terms of s14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above

The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as highway authority is satisfied that all vehicle traffic on the road should be temporarily restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public and serious damage to the road. This exemption does not apply to Pedestrians or Cyclists.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit access and waiting and loading at any time from the 10 March 2023 for a maximum period of 18 months on that length of the C1204, Fort William High St from its junction with Parade Road north-eastwards for a distance of 112m or thereby. The purpose of this Order is to ensure the safe passage of cyclists and pedestrians.

 

View the exact details of these restrictions which covers the Parade area of the High Street - Fort William.

We welcome any questions you may have, and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk

 


Rosemarkie Experimental Traffic Regulation Order 2023

Following discussions with local representatives of Rosemarkie and Chanonry Point the Highland Council will be promoting an experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will run for 18 months to assess the benefits of formalised traffic management around Marine terrace, A832 High St, Mill Road and Hawkhill Road. Chanonry Point

You can view the exact details which covers Waiting and Loading (Single and Double yellow Lines), Permit Parking and limited waiting, in specific locations where issues have been identified.

A new One-Way traffic layout from Mill Road to Hawkill Road is also included

The start of these new restrictions will be advertised in due course leading to signing and lining works taking place to create the traffic management scheme.

We welcome any questions you may have, and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk

 


Dornoch Experimental Traffic Regulation Order 2023

Following discussions with representatives of the Dornoch Community the Highland Council will be promoting an experimental Traffic Regulation Order which will run for 18 months to assess the benefits of formalised traffic management in the centre of Dornoch and around the Beach Access Road.

You can view the exact details of these restrictions which also cover Waiting Restrictions (Single and Double yellow Lines) in specific locations where issues have been identified.

There will be formalised waiting restrictions around Dornoch Square limiting parking to a maximum of 1-hour maximum stay between 10am and 4pm from 01 May to 31 September in designated bays.

The start of these new restrictions will be advertised in due course leading to signing and lining works taking place to create the traffic management scheme.

We welcome any comments or questions you may have before Monday 27 March 2023 and they can be directed to the Parking team via email parking@highland.gov.uk

 


Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL (PLOCKTON) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING ) ORDER 2022

in terms of 14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above. The Order comes into force on 08 August 2022 and will remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months.

The reason for making the Order is that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied in terms of s14(1)(b) of that Act that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily

  1. prohibit waiting at any time on sections of the following lengths of road: Innes Street, Harbour Street and Cooper Street and
  2. prohibit waiting between 8am and 4pm on Monday to Friday every week on a section of Innes Street as detailed in the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.

The order may also be Viewed at the Parking Offices, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Car Park, Inverness, IV11NH.

View all relevant documentation

25 July 2022 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council

 


The Highland Council (B8008 and C162) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2022

Notice is hereby given that the Highland Council has made The Highland Council (B8008 and C162) (temporary prohibition of waiting) Order 2022 in terms of s14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.

The order comes into force on 25 July 2022 and will remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months.

The reason for making the order is that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied in terms of s14(1)(b) of that Act that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.

The effect of the order is to temporarily prohibit waiting at any time on lengths of the road B8008 between its north junction with the A830 and the Traigh golf course. On lengths of the C162 north and south of the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre and around the area of the Glen Nevis Caravan and Camping site.

The order may also be Viewed at the Parking Offices, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Car Park, Inverness, IV11NH.

View all relevant documentation

18 July 2022 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council


The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Five Ross Avenue Order 2021

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council on 27 April 2022 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 16 May 2022

The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper.

Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at The Highland Council, Parking Services Office, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH on weekdays during normal office hours.

View all relevant documentation

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.

Information on parking permits

6 May 2022 Shane Manning, Highland Council HQ, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness


The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Six Ballifeary Order 2021

Noticy is hereby given that The Highland Council on 27 April 2022 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 16 May 2022

The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper dated 6 July 2021 and amended by the City of Inverness Area Committee on the 18 November 2021.

  • Reduce the Permit Scheme to only cover that length of Ballifeary Road between its junction with Bishops Road and its junction with Ballifeary Lane.
  • Reduce the restricted hours to Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm.
  • Abandon the Permit Scheme proposed for Ballifeary Lane.
  • Abandon the waiting and loading restrictions from a point in line with the boundary of number 28/30 Ballifeary Road Southwards to its junction with Glenurquhart Road.

Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected at The Highland Council, Parking Services Office, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH on weekdays during normal office hours.

View all relevant documentation

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.

Information on parking permits

6 May 2022, Shane Manning, Highland Council HQ, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness


Statutory consultees - Public Consultation to follow.

The Highland Council (Ness Walk, Bught Road, Inverness) (One-way Traffic and Cycle Contraflow) Order 2022

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council proposes to make an Order in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) and 2(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended, entitled as above.

If the Order comes into force, the Order will introduce a permanent One Way Traffic and Cycle Contraflow replicating the restrictions which are already in place in terms of a temporary traffic order on the following lengths of road in Inverness

U4158 - Ness Walk

From its junction with Bishops Road to its junction with Bught Road, a distance of 540 metres or thereby.

U3823-Bught Road

From its junction with Ness Walk to its junction with Bught Avenue, a distance of 625 metres or thereby.

A copy of the proposed Order together with a copy of the relevant plan, the existing The Highland Council (Coronavirus) (Ness Walk-Bught Road, Inverness) (Temporary One Way Traffic and Cycle Contraflow) Order 2020 which will be revoked if the proposed Order is made and the Authority's Statement of Reasons can be viewed at on our website. or by appointment at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours. Telephone 01463 239786 to make an appointment

View all relevant documentation

A copy of documents may be requested by emailing activetravel@highland.gov.uk or writing to Fiona McInally, Programme Manager, Inverness City Active Travel Network, Infrastructure, Environment and Economy, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.

All objections to the proposal must be made in writing, by post or by email, and must specify the grounds of objection and must be delivered or posted to reach the undernoted by not later than 10 January 2022

Fiona McInally

Programme Manager, Inverness City Active Travel Network, Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.

Email: activetravel@highland.gov.uk


The Highland Council (Glenmore) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (Glenmore) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021 in terms of s14(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.

The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.

The effect of the Order is to facilitate improved safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists by temporarily prohibiting waiting at any time due to vehicles obstructing the carriageway and public footpaths and to regulate limited waiting at specific locations as detailed under this order on lengths of the Road C1126 near Loch Morlich in Glenmore. This order will take effect from 1 August 2021 and remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months.

View all relevant documentation

22 July 2021 Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, The Highland Council


Draft: The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Six Ballifeary Order 2021

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council ("the Council") in exercise of its powers under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46,47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act of 1984") and the Road Traffic Act 1991 (hereinafter referred to as "the 1991 Act") and of all other enabling powers proposes to make an Order entitled as above the general effect of which is as described in the Schedule below.

Details of the proposals, a copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and Plans may be viewed on our website or by appointment at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH during normal office hours. Telephone 01463 239786 to make an appointment.

View all relevant documentation

Any comments or objections you may have to these proposals must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by Friday 30 July 2021

16 June 2021, Shane Manning, Principal Traffic Officer, Highland Council, Multi Storey Car Park, Faraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH

Schedule

This Order Variation affects the road at:

Ballifeary Lane and Ballifeary Road, Inverness. Introducing Waiting Restrictions and Permit Holder Only Bays

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Permit Type

Class of vehicles Excluded

Frequency

Fee

Resident's or visitor permits (RP, RVP)

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, CARAVAN, MOTORHOME

annual

£58.00

Senior Citizens resident's permit

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, CARAVAN, MOTORHOME

annual

£28.00

Lost or damaged permits

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, CARAVAN, MOTORHOME

single fee

£28.00

Business and business visitor permits (BP, BVP)

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, CARAVAN, MOTORHOME

annual

£185.00

 

Draft - The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Five Ross Avenue Order 2021

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council ("the Council") in exercise of its powers under Sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46,47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (hereinafter referred to as "the Act of 1984") and the Road Traffic Act 1991 (hereinafter referred to as "the 1991 Act") and of all other enabling powers proposes to make an Order entitled as above the general effect of which is as described in the Schedule below.

Details of the proposals, a copy of the proposed Order, Statement of Reasons and Plans can be viewed online or may be inspected at the Parking Services offices at the Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness during normal office hours.

View all relevant documentation

All objections to the proposals must be submitted to the undernoted in writing by Wednesday 22 September 2021 and must contain the competent grounds upon which you object.

1 September 2021, Ali Nairne, Senior Engineer, Council Offices, Diriebught Road Inverness IV23QN

Schedule

This Order Variation affects the road at:

Ross Avenue, Inverness. Introducing Waiting Restrictions and Permit Holder Only Bays.

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Table of Permit Tariffs

Permit Type

Class of vehicles Excluded

Frequency

Fee

Resident's or visitor permits (RP, RVP)

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, MOTORHOME

annual

£58.00

Senior Citizens resident's permit

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, MOTORHOME

annual

£28.00

Lost or damaged permits

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, MOTORHOME

single fee

£28.00

Business and business visitor permits (BP, BVP)

PSV, OGV1, OGV2, TRAILER, MOTORHOME

annual

£185.00

 

The Highland Council (Glen Nevis and Morar) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council has made The Highland Council (Glen Nevis and Morar) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2021 in terms of s14(1) 14(1)b of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above.

The Order has been made by reason that the Council, as Roads authority is satisfied that traffic on the road should be restricted due to the likelihood of danger to the public.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit waiting at any time from the 1 of June 2021 and remain in effect for a maximum of 18 months on lengths of the Road B8008 near Morar Sands and the Road C162 in Glen Nevis and to regulate Disabled Bays and limited waiting at specific locations as detailed in the Temporary Traffic Regulation Order.

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The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Four Order 2019

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council on 12 November 2020 made, in terms of sections 1(1), 2(1) to (3), 4, 19, 32, 35, 45, 46, 47 and 124 and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 1 December 2020

The effect of the Order will be as previously advertised by Notice in the Press and Journal Newspaper dated 12 September 2019.

Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be viewed online or inspected at The Highland Council, Parking Services Office, Rose Street Multi Storey Car Park, Farraline Park, Inverness, IV11NH on weekdays during normal office hours.

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.

12 November 2020, Legal Manager, Highland Council HQ, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness

This Order Variation affects roads at:

  • The Quiraing, Skye - Roadside Pay and Display, Waiting Restrictions
  • Ford Road, Broadford - Roadside Pay and Display
  • Station Road, Mallaig - Roadside Pay and Display
  • Davies Brae, Mallaig - Roadside Pay and Display
  • Millbank Crescent, Nairn - Permit Parking
  • Acre Street, Nairn - Waiting Restrictions and Permit Parking
  • Rose Street, Nairn - Waiting Restrictions and Permit Parking
  • Mill Road, Nairn - Waiting Restrictions and Permit Parking

View all relevant documentation


The Highland Council (Mulbuie) (40mph Speed Limit) Order 2019

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council on the November 2020 made, in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the above Order which will come into operation on 16 November 2020.

The Order was previously advertised by Notice in the Ross-shire Journal dated 13 September 2019 and the effect of the Order is as described in that Notice.

In terms of Section 7 and Schedule 6 Part 3 paragraph 9 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, the Council has decided not to make the order available for public inspection or publicise it other than by electronic means or by emailing road.safety@highland.gov.uk. To do otherwise may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus.

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.

9 November 2020 Ross Bartlett, Technician, The Road Safety Team, The Highland Council, Headquarters, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.

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The Highland Council (LOCHABER) (DISABLED PERSONS' PARKING PLACES) ORDER 2011 AMENDMENT ORDER 2020

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council on 2 November 2020 made, in terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 Sections 32 (1) and 45(2) and part IV of Schedule 9 , the above Order which will come into operation on Monday 9 November 2020

The Order was previously advertised by Notice in the Lochaber Times on Thursday 4 June 2020 and the effect of the Order is as described in that Notice (with the exception of the disabled parking place at Mulroy Terrace, Roy Bridge which is now located in line with the east boundary fence of 13 Mulroy Terrace extending in a westerly direction for 6 metres or therby)

Copies of the made Order, together with a copy of the relevant maps can be inspected by downloading the Lochaber Disabled Person order.

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.

02/11/2020: Richard Porteous, Roads Operations Manager, Lochaber, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Area.

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The Highland Council U4966 School Road and U4966 Wemyss Place, Kyle of Lochalsh, Speed Humps

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council, in terms of the powers contained in section 36 and 37 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 as amended and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf propose to construct 1 pair of speed humps on the U4966 School Road, Kyle of Lochalsh and 1 pair of speed humps on the U4966 Weymss Place, Kyle of Lochalsh as follows:

  • School Road humps located 37 metres or thereby southwest of its junction with MacKenzie Place, Kyle of Lochalsh
  • Weymss Place humps located 21 metres or thereby southwest of its junction with School Road, Kyle of Lochalsh

where the proposed speed humps are 75mm in height (max), 1600 mm wide and 1900 mm in length.

In terms of Section 7 and Schedule 6 Part 3 paragraph 9 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, the Council has decided not to make the schedule and plans available for public inspection or publicise them other than by electronic means because to do otherwise may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus. A copy of the schedule, plan and statement of reasons may be found at the link below or by emailing road.safety@highland.gov.uk.

All objections to the proposals must be made in writing and must specify the grounds of objection on or before Friday 4 December 2020 to the following:

Lisa MacKellaich, Road Safety Officer, Highland Council lisa.mackellaich@highland.gov.uk or Lisa MacKellaich, Road Safety Officer, Road Safety Team, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX.

28 October 2020

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The Highland Council Propose to Construct a Pedestrian Refuge Islands and Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossings on B863 Lochaber Road, Kinlochleven

The Highland Council, in terms of the powers contained in The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 as amended and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf propose to construct pedestrian refuge islands, road narrowing's to form uncontrolled pedestrian crossings on the B863 Lochaber Road - Kinlochleven.

In terms of Schedule 6 Part 3 paragraph 9 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, the Council has decided not to make the schedule available for public inspection or publicise it other than by electronic means because to do otherwise may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus. A copy of the Schedule, proposed plan and the Authorities Statement of Reasons may be found at the link below or by emailing road.safety@highland.gov.uk.

It should be noted that all objections must be made in writing and must specify the grounds thereof and should be made to the undersigned before the 20 November 2020.

Ross Bartlett, Technician, Highland Council, Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX

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The Highland Council (Coronavirus) (Bught Road, Inverness) (Temporary Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2020

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council (CORONAVIRUS) (BUGHT ROAD, INVERNESS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF WAITING) ORDER 2020 has been made under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended. The Order, which has a maximum duration of 18 months, will come into force at 06:00am on 1 October 2020. While the Order is in force, the restrictions will apply 24 hours a day. The Order is required to maintain social distancing and ensure public and road safety while Coronavirus restrictions are in place. The Council will keep the situation under review and will only revoke the Order before 18 months have elapsed if it considers that the restrictions are no longer necessary. If the Council decides to revoke the Order, this will be publicised prior to the restrictions being lifted. When this temporary Order comes into force, it will introduce a prohibition against waiting or parking on the following section of road:

The west side of the carriageway of the U2823 Bught Road, Inverness from its junction with the U3821 Bught Avenue to its junction with the U3788 Ballifeary Lane, a distance of 850 metres or thereby.

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The Highland Council (B9162 Leanaig Road at Ben Wyvis Primary School, Conon Bridge) Build-Out to Form Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council, in terms of the powers contained in section 36 and 37 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 as amended and of all other powers enabling them in that behalf propose to construct a build-out which will form an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing on the B9162 Leanaig Road, Conon Bridge as follows:

  • Build-out located 55 metres or thereby west of the B9163 roundabout.

The Build-out Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crossing is a narrowing of the existing carriageway to 4 metres width by localised widening of the existing footpath. Give/take road markings and signage will be installed as per the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016. The total length of the build out is 12.1 metres flushed to the edge of carriageway kerb. Width of build out is 1.9 metres.

In terms of Section 7 and Schedule 6 Part 3 paragraph 9 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, the Council has decided not to make the schedule and plan available for public inspection or publicise them other than by electronic means because to do otherwise may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus. A copy of the schedule, proposed plan and the roads authority's Statement of Reasons may be found at www.highland.gov.uk/troconsultations or by emailing road.safety@highland.gov.uk.

All objections to the proposals must be made in writing and must specify the grounds of objection on or before Monday 14 December 2020 to the following:

Ross Bartlett Technician Highland Council Glenurquhart Road Inverness IV3 5NX road.safety@highland.gov.uk

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The Highland Council (U4301 Trostan Road, Thurso)(One Way), Traffic Regulation Order 2020

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council, on the 2nd July 2020, made the following Order entitled The Highland Council (U4301 Trostan Road, Thurso) (One Way), Traffic Regulation Order 2020 in terms of Sections 1(1) and (2), 2(1) to 2(3), 3, and 4(1) to 4(3) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended.

The Order shall come into operation on 10th July 2020. The effect of the order makes the U4301 Trostan Road, Thurso one way to vehicles from its junction with the U4119 Pennyland Drive to its junction with the U4119 Pennyland Drive for its entire length travelling from South to North. The order was previously advertised in the John O'Groats Journal on 23rd August 2019.

In terms of Schedule 6 Part 3 paragraph 9 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, the Council has decided not to make the order available for public inspection or publicise it other than by electronic means because to do otherwise may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus. A copy of the Order may be found at www.highland.gov.uk/consultations and selecting "Rollout of decriminalised Parking Enforcement" or by emailing road.safety@highland.gov.uk.

Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it is not within the powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that a requirement of that Act or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the Court of Session.

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2020 - The Highland Council (Bus Lane and Prohibition of Vehicles) Temporary Traffic Regulation Order 2020 in terms of s14 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

Notice is hereby given that, on 8 June 2020, The Highland Council made an Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 entitled as above. The order will come into force on 15 June 2020 and will remain in effect until 1 November 2021. The effect of the Order is to prohibit to vehicular traffic except for local buses and pedal cycles on those sections of road described in the schedule hereto. Because of the likelihood of danger to the public on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, the Council, as Roads Authority, is satisfied that traffic should be restricted in order to protect public transport provision and increase walking and cycling provision.

In terms of Schedule 6 Part 3 paragraph 9 of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, the Council has decided not to make the order available for public inspection or publicise it other than by electronic means because to do otherwise may give rise to a significant risk of the transmission of coronavirus.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily restrict use of parts of described roads to local buses and pedal cycles only subject to certain limited exceptions as detailed in the Order. This Order will also allow for the enforcement of any contraventions or offences.

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2020 - The Highland Council (Lochaber) (Disabled Persons' Parking Places) Order 2011 Amendment Order 2020

Notice is hereby given that The Highland Council propose to make an Order entitled as above in terms of Sections 32(1) and 45(2) and Part IV of Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

When the Order comes into effect the Order will create parking places for the use of disabled persons' vehicles only on the areas of road detailed in the Schedule 1 hereto and delete parking places for the use of disabled persons' vehicles on the areas of road detailed in the Schedule 2 hereto

Copies of the proposed Order, as drafted, together with a copy of the relevant plans, a copy of the Authority's Statement of Reasons for proposing to make the Order and a copy of the Orders to be amended.

Any person wishing to object to the proposed Orders should write to the undersigned specifying the Order to which objection is being made, and the grounds of the objection. All letters of objection must be received by the undersigned within 21 days from 4 June 2020.

Shona Pottinger, Solicitor, The Highland Council, County Buildings, Dingwall or email shona.pottinger@highland.gov.uk

The effect of the Order will be to amend by adding or deleting some Disabled Persons Parking Places in Lochaber. You can view all documentation by selecting the following:


2018 Further rollout of Decriminalised Parking Enforcement ON Street - Details of MADE Order

The following locations link to map based Traffic Regulation Orders detailing on-street waiting and loading restrictions to be delivered by The Highland Council (Prohibition and Restriction of Waiting and Loading and Parking Places) (Decriminalised Parking Enforcement and Consolidation) Variation Three Order 2018 - This Order will come into force on 14 May 2019 with certain items set aside for further review and consultation.

Maps for review

Documents:

This Order will be MADE on 30 April 2019

Please email any questions and your contact details to parking@highland.gov.uk.


2019 - Permit Parking update, transfer to Zones

We are moving many streets into groups of streets known as Permit Zones, these will increase availability for users and make enforcement and management of the schemes easier.

Terms and conditions for 2019

The zones will be introduced during April/May 2019. Each zone will have a unique reference number and each permit bay sign will indicate if it is part of a zone.

We will also be updating the online application process so customers can "self service" and keep better track of their permits. You will still be able to visit any service point for help if needed.


2018 Amendments to the On Street Traffic Order for Fort William

2018 Tariff Changes

The following Notice informed the public that Charges and Fees at the listed locations will be as published from the 23rd of April 2018