Consultation over diesel parking permit surcharge in Edinburgh

A three-month consultation has been launched by Edinburgh City Council to see whether diesel cars should incur a parking permit surcharge in the city.

It will run until 28 January 2018 and seek feedback on a proposal to add a surcharge on to residents’ parking permits for diesel vehicles.

This is part of the Parking Action Plan, which sees the council reviewing parking permits in the capital in a bid to improve air quality and enhance the quality of life.

Councillor Lesley Macinnes, transport convener, said: “Evidence is mounting that diesel emissions are causing serious health problems and worsening air quality in cities across the globe and many cities are already taking steps to combat this.

“We’re keen to see what people in Edinburgh think of the idea of adding a surcharge to residents’ parking permits for diesel vehicles.

“I’d urge everyone to take a few minutes to complete the online consultation and to let others know about it as well. After it closes on 28 January, we’ll review the consultation feedback in a report to a future Transport and Environment Committee before deciding next steps.”

Find the consultation on the council’s Consultation Hub.

All current holders of residents' parking permits will be contacted directly about the consultation and paper copies will be available in libraries and local offices.