Kirkcaldy High Street: Barriers now in place to restrict vehicle access

The new banners and signs will be in place until January to coincide with the new regulations in the pedestrianised zone running until March 2021.

Fife Council hopes the moves will make the most of the open spaces within the High Street and Tolbooth Street - and go some way to tackling the long-standing problem of cars in the pedestrianised zone.

The barriers, which were erected on Friday, have been welcomed by Kirkcaldy Central councillor Alistair Cameron.

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He said: “I am delighted the new banners and signs are now in place for the new parking restrictions which started last week.

"They have been designed in a positive way to highlight the love of our town and they give information for when both traffic and pedestrians are able to use the High Street.

"I have to thank Hazel Cross from our Town Centre Development team for putting the designs together.

"The new regulations will be in place until January, and it will interesting to see the reaction from the public and how they affect the businesses in the High Street.”

Cllr Cameron said he believes these new regulations cover many of the issues raised by both the public and retailers.

"We now have 24 hours a week of traffic free shopping, with free parking at the Kirkcaldy Centre car park which is only a short walk from the High Street,” he said.

"For Blue Badge holders they will have all day parking on the street three days a week plus four mornings until 11am, plus free parking throughout the week at the Charlotte Street car park, which again is just a short distance from the High Street.

"The main drivers it will affect are those drivers who persisted in using the High Street as a through road without consideration for others.”

He added: “Everyone has their own opinions on how traffic and parking should be in the town and we cannot please everyone that’s for sure.

“But can I ask that people keep an open mind and give these new changes time to bed in, plus please continue to think and shop local for everyone’s benefit in Kirkcaldy.”

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