Councillors back proposals to extend controversial Dundee football parking zone.

A public consultation will take place before councillors make a final decision. Proposals to expand the contentious Dundee football parking zone have moved forward as councillors support the plans.

On Monday, Councillor Ken Lynn proposed an extension to the scheme during a Fair Work, Economic Growth, and Infrastructure Committee meeting.

The proposed rules would apply to Strathmore Street, Tannadice Street, Clepington Street, and Wolseley Street, which are located to the south-east of Tannadice and Dens Park.

A statutory consultation will now be conducted, and the results will be presented to a future committee for a final decision.

The cost of extending the zone signage is estimated to be £10,000 and would be funded from the Dundee City Council on-street parking account.

Councillor Lynn stated that the changes will better support local residents who believe their streets have been unfairly excluded from the scheme.

He said this during the meeting: “With my constituents living so close to the (football) grounds, I strongly believe it’s in the interest of fairness that their streets are also included in the zone.”

What is the Dundee football parking zone?

The rules were implemented two years ago, with residents granted permits to park outside their homes during Dundee and Dundee United matches. Anyone who parks there without a permit faces a £100 fine.

A total of 170 drivers have been fined in the last two games, 102 during United’s game against Hearts over the weekend and 68 when Dundee played Hibs the week before.

However, during Monday’s meeting, not all councillors agreed on the proposals. Conservative councillor Derek Scott advocated for a delay to allow council officers to assess the proposed streets and report back on whether they believe an extension of the zone is required.

He went on: “To my mind there is something missing in this and that is a report from the officers that have done an assessment of a request for a traffic order to be raised and the impact that might be, and using their best judgement as to whether or not they think one is needed.”

However, Councillor Scott was unable to gain the support of fellow committee members, and the motion was passed.

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