FED-UP Peebles residents are calling for action to tackle inconsiderate parking in the town.

The plea comes in the same week Scottish Borders Council (SBC) announced it has launched a consultation in a bid to clamp down on the issue.

One local told us an increase in "stupid parking" in the area is making it difficult for pedestrians to use certain footpaths.

On Thursday (October 5) while walking in Peebles, a resident noticed cars blocking the end of a path at Tweed Green.

They told us: "You would have to walk sideways to get around the cars.

"No way could prams, wheelchairs or mobility scooters get past on Tweed Green."

He added that the parking was more shocking as the nearby Kingsmeadows Carpark had plenty of spaces available.

Border Telegraph: Kingsmeadow Car Park on Thursday (October 5)Kingsmeadow Car Park on Thursday (October 5) (Image: Supplied)

"You get fed up," he said, "it's like hitting your head on a brick wall.

"[Parking] needs to be monitored."

The resident also welcomed SBC's consultation into pavement parking.

He said: "If they are looking into it that is fine. Something needs doing.

"Enough is enough."

The consultation has been launched by SBC to establish locations where pavement/footway parking currently takes place within the region.

It is a response to the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 which has outlined some major changes to the way Scotland’s transport network will operate in the future.

Under these new regulations, parking on all pavements/footways will be prohibited with the exception of specific areas identified by local authorities that meet certain requirements.

SBC is now asking members of the public to provide information on any locations that are being used for pavement/footway parking.

Once all the information from the consultation has been collated, assessments will be undertaken on a case-by-case basis with the local authority determining which areas will be allowed to legally continue as pavement/footway parking areas.

Councillor John Greenwell, SBC’s executive member for roads development and maintenance, said: “I would like to encourage as many people as possible to take part in this consultation and help us map out all known areas of pavement/footway parking across the region.

“This new legislation is designed to make our pavements and roads safer and more accessible to use for all and will mean a national ban is introduced on pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs with the exception of some areas that meet certain criteria.

“By establishing all areas where this type of parking takes place, we will be able to assess each on an individual basis before making a decision on whether parking will be prohibited there going forward.”

The consultation can be accessed online at https://scotborders.citizenspace.com/assets-and-infrastructure/footway-parking-2023/