Progress tracker
Consultations come and go. Small changes seem to happen out of nowhere. Over the years it can be difficult to track what was agreed, funded and implemented. Let's celebrate the wins and keep a watchful eye on commitments until we see actual progress.
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Current Status
Red - No progress
5 gaps
Amber - Some progress
3 gaps
Green - Closed
0 gaps
No gaps
History of Activity
Decriminalisation of parking enforcement
Parking enforcement is due to be decriminalised meaning council traffic wardens rather than Police Scotland will be responsible for issuing penalty notices for illegal parking from 2026. As this will include those using pedestrianised streets such as the High St, Vennel and Bank Street to park, it will reduce the number of unauthorised vehicles in the town centre.
Outcome: Agreed.
No change in scores
Better Streets consultation on Shakespeare Street and Nith Place
Better Streets Scheme 2 proposed connecting English Street with the Whitesands via a segregated cycle track along Shakespeare Street. This would create a route to the High Street, avoiding the bus stops and complications of the Loreburn Centre entrance
Outcome: Better Streets Scheme 2 has been put forward for funding for further design
No change in scores
Better Streets consultation on the High Street (vehicle access)
Better Streets Scheme 3 proposed clearer signage and rising bollards to prevent vehicle access to the High Street outside permitted hours.
Outcome: As far as we know, this scheme is not currently being taken forward for further funding
No change in scores
Better Streets consultation on the High Street (two way cycling)
Better Streets Scheme 3 proposed opening up two-way cycling along the High Street, along with other measures to reduce unauthorised vehicle access to the High Street.
Outcome: As far as we know, this scheme is not currently being taken forward for further funding
No change in scores
