A worried daughter says her 100-year-old father could struggle to receive the care he needs if plans for parking restrictions in the west end of Glasgow go ahead as planned.
Dad Tadeusz Wojtiwicz, who celebrated turning 100 on January 1, has lived at Kelvinside Gardens East for 50 years and requires twice daily visits from carers.
But Tad’s family are concerned the great-grandfather could be could be in serious trouble if plans for parking restrictions for North Kelvin and North Woodside go ahead in their current form.
As it stands, Glasgow City Council plans to introduce parking controls between 8am to 10pm seven days a week in a bid to prevent cars clogging up residential streets.
Tad’s daughter Julie Hughes and son-in-law Andrew told Glasgow Live they were worried how the restrictions will impact Tad’s quality of life.
They said: “Since he has become less mobile, he is rarely able to go out and relies on visits from grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom have to come by car.
“He currently gets twice daily visits from Cordia. In addition he requires frequent home visits from nurses as well as an occasional visit from the doctor."
They added: “It seems unbelievable to penalise visitors with a charge for having the temerity to visit a member of the family. Doesn't seem very Glasgow."
The couple have blasted the council’s proposed parking controls as “unnecessary”, adding: "We have been living in Kelvinside Gardens East for 38 years and have never had a problem parking.
“The proposed parking arrangements are unnecessary and are punitive, given that they will be in force until 10pm, 7 days a week, which means that anyone making a social or professional visit will be required to pay for parking until 10pm, while in neighbouring areas restrictions relax at 6pm.”
A spokesman for Glasgow City Council said: "New parking controls in North Kelvin and North Woodside, which were subject to consultation, are intended to create better parking availability for residents and local businesses, with permit holders able to park without limit of time.
"The controls are also expected to improve road safety and make access to previously congested streets easier for emergency and cleansing services vehicles.
“Temporary visitor permits can be purchased by permit holders and paid-for spaces are also available for fourteen hours each day in response to the way the area is used by incoming drivers.
“There are several parking control areas already established across the city, and these schemes would not be expected to adversely impact upon care services.”
