Cross-party talks call over hospital parking issues

WEST End councillor Fraser Macpherson has called for cross-party talks i n the wake of an increase in complaints over parking at D u n d e e ’s N i n e w e l l s Hospital.

Mr Macpherson has written to NHS Tayside chief executive Lesley McLay urging the health board to invite politicians of all parties together to respond to the issue.

The Liberal Democrat representative has reported an increase in complaints concerning the way private firm Indigo operates.

Homeowners living around Ninewells have also expressed frustration over patients and visitors parking on residential streets.

Mr Macpherson said: “In recent months, I have received increasing numbers of constituent complaints about rising parking charges and a vehicle capacity issue at the site, with complaints about extensive waits at certain times to find a space. I also receive regular concerns from constituents who live in the area adjacent to the hospital site about vehicles being parked on-street, causing obstruction and difficulties for residents trying to park near their home.

“I think it is high time there were proper and positive cross-party discussions to look at ways of improving the parking situation for out-patients, NHS staff and hospital visitors.

“I am hoping there is a positive response from Shona Robison and Lesley McLay to my call and that, by working together positively, ways of improving the car parking problems at Ninewells can be found.”

A spokesman for NHS Ta y s i d e said: “Correspondence from Councillor Fraser Macpherson regarding parking at Ninewells Hospital has been received and a response will be sent in due course.”