Key Points
- East Dunbartonshire Council plans to alter charging hours in nine town centre car parks from the current Monday to Saturday 9am to 5.30pm.
- Changes are scheduled to take effect this March, as outlined in official traffic regulation notices.
- The move affects key locations in towns including Kirkintilloch, Milngavie, Bearsden, and Bishopbriggs.
- Current charges remain at £2 for 0-2 hours, £3 for 2-3 hours, £4 for 3-4 hours, and £6 over 4 hours.
East Dunbartonshire (Glasgow Express) February 5, 2026 – East Dunbartonshire Council is set to modify the hours during which parking charges apply at nine designated car parks, with the update due in March.
Currently, charges operate Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5.30pm, with no fees in evenings or on Sundays. The council has published notices indicating a shift in these timings to better manage parking in town centres.
What Changes Are Proposed for Car Park Charging?
According to council documentation, the adjustment targets car parks listed in official schedules, including sites in Kirkintilloch, Milngavie, Bearsden, and Bishopbriggs. These locations currently host pay-and-display systems with tiered fees starting at £2 for short stays.
East Dunbartonshire Council states that charging times have been kept to a minimum under the existing setup, but the forthcoming order under the Road Traffic Regulations Act will revise the operational hours. Specific new times have been detailed in public notices near affected postcodes such as G66 1AD and G66 1JT.
How Will This Affect Local Drivers?
Drivers in the nine car parks, such as Douglas Street in Milngavie with 57 spaces and Barleybank in Kirkintilloch with 84 spaces, will face updated charging periods. Blue Badge holders continue to park free in all council car parks, provided badges are displayed correctly.
Which Car Parks Are Involved?
The impacted sites include Roman Road in Bearsden and Kenmure Drive in Bishopbriggs, alongside others in the town centres. Penalty charge notices for overstays stand at £100, reducible to £50 if paid within 14 days, as per recent enforcement updates effective from September 2024.
What Are the Next Steps for Implementation?
Council records confirm the changes form part of broader parking management strategies, similar to prior amendments like electronic payment introductions in 2020 via services such as PayByPhone. Motorists can expect formal rollout this March, with options for telephone, online, or postal payments maintained.
East Dunbartonshire Council emphasises that the revisions aim to sustain efficient use of town centre facilities without evenings or Sunday restrictions under the current model transitioning forward.
