Survey on Stirling parking

Residents in Stirling are being asked for their views on parking across the area.

Issues include parking prices, availability of spaces and on-street parking.

A public consultation is now open.

Figures from a Freedom of Information request by Central FM News found Stirling Council made more than £500,000 in parking fines in the year to September.

The text on the public consultation reads:

"Stirling Council are reviewing how parking works across our area to make sure it supports residents, businesses, and visitors while encouraging more sustainable ways to travel. This consultation is your opportunity to share your views on how parking is provided, managed, and priced.

We’d like your feedback on several key areas:

Parking prices – whether current charges are fair and how pricing could be used to balance demand and costs.
Availability of spaces – your experience finding parking in different areas and times, and whether supply meets local needs.
On-street or off-street parking – your preferences and how different types of parking affect convenience, safety, and local communities.
Encouraging alternative travel choices – what would help you use park and ride facilities, public transport, cycling, or walking more often.
Using parking resources efficiently – ideas for making better use of existing spaces, such as shared parking, smarter information, or improved signage.
Your input will help shape future parking plans and ensure that any changes reflect the priorities of the people who live, work, and travel here."