SCOTTISH Borders Council has approached Police Scotland over “inappropriate and dangerous” parking in Galashiels.

Much of the town is covered by one-hour maximum parking but officers say that some people are remaining in the spaces all day.

Due to these spaces being taken, vehicles are being left on single and double yellow lines, loading bays and taxi ranks, according to police.

Random enforcement of parking restrictions in the town will be carried out to help tackle the issue.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Scottish Borders Council have approached Police Scotland with regards to the misuse of the restricted parking areas within Galashiels town centre.

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“Much of the town centre is covered by a one-hour maximum parking restriction, with no return within 60 minutes. This is designed to ensure that there are spaces available for all members of the public to utilise whilst in the town centre for a short period.

“Unfortunately, vehicles are sometimes parking in these spaces all day, thus limiting the available spaces in the town centre for others.

“As a result of the reduction in spaces available, vehicles are parking in inappropriate and dangerous places, such as on single and double yellow lines, loading bays and taxi ranks.

“Galashiels has a number of non-restricted spaces in the town, which can be found only a short walk from the town centre itself. Details of all free and unlimited parking are available on the Scottish Borders Council website.

“Hopefully, with more awareness of these restrictions, more town centre spaces will be available for visitors, shoppers and tourists alike, which in turn should benefit the town of Galashiels and local businesses.”