Portobello residents threaten court action over parking controls

The council says it will consider all available evidence before making a decision.

Residents in Portobello are threatening court action over proposals for a controlled parking zone scheme.

Edinburgh Council wants to introduce the zone from King’s Road to Joppa, operating from 8.30am to 5.30pm seven days a week.

Locals say if the charges go ahead people will be put off visiting the area.

The council says it will consider all available evidence before making a decision.

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