Garage owner in Edinburgh claims council painted double yellow lines over his permit bays

A Leith business owner says he paid thousands of pounds for permits only for his customers' cars to be fined and uplifted

Garage owner in Edinburgh claims council painted double yellow lines over his permit bays

A business owner in Leith, Edinburgh, has criticised the local council after claiming they have caused his garage to lose money and customers. Gregor Notman, who runs Notmans Auto Arch, claims he paid £4,000 for a permit bay outside his garage, but the council subsequently painted double yellow lines there.

He also states he has paid £1,200 per year for permits for the last three years, which have been ignored by parking attendants, leading to his customers receiving fines and having their cars uplifted by recovery trucks.

“They are trying to crush my business,” Gregor said. “I paid over £4,000 for my bay and I’m not allowed to park outside my business. I’ve also been paying £1,200 every year for the last three years for permits.”

He said he has the necessary permit codes, but they were not put on the street’s parking enforcement poles, unlike for other garages on the same street. This has led to him paying approximately £250 a month in tickets.

“I’m losing custom as to who wants to deal with this hassle. They’ll just go elsewhere,” he said.

After being contacted by Edinburgh Live, the council confirmed that the issue with the parking bay would be resolved and the space would be installed. They are also investigating the fines Mr Notman received.

Transport and environment convener, councillor Stephen Jenkinson, said: “I’m conscious that there have been some delays in the process which are regrettable.” He added, “On street permits can only be used if they are valid, clearly displayed and parked in an appropriate bay for the permit in question.”

Source: Edinburgh Live

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  1. I have a similar issue where I am based ( I’m Not Letting it Known) The council introduced parking permits 8 to 10 years ago on the premiss they were going to always be free.(I as one of the only businesses in the area wrote to the council & was allowed 7 Passes(Very Nice Of Them) After a few years they decided that the admin cost should be £10 (Ok fair enough?) then a couple of years later they went to £50 Each (way to much when you have 7 but I paid it ) No they are digital & the first pass is £75.00 second pass is £250.00 3rd pass is £350.00 so from Jan this year I would have to pay a staggering £1725.00 A year (absolutely Outrageous) So I’ve brought No Passes this year & the fortunate thing is that I have a very long dropped kerb & line over it, So I park 3x vehicles on them all the time & have to shift 3 other vehicles in the end or over my drive during the restriction (+ My Customers Car that are booked in) & moved one/two to my home address. Now I get the wardens around nearly every day for 6 weeks & not one ticket. So they car stick there passes where the sun doesn’t shine

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