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Fellside/Cragside 20mph Speed Limit
As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitments to create a safer environment for all highway users, it is proposed to make safety improvements on Fellside/ Cragside. The aim of the scheme is to reduce the speed of the traffic on Fellside and Cragside. The proposal will introduce a 20mph speed limit on Fellside and Cragside. Department for Transport Guidance recommends that local authorities consider the introduction of more 20mph limits and zones, over time in... MoreOpened 19 July 2024 -
Readhead Road, South Shields
In November 2023 the trial Safer Neighbourhood Scheme was implemented using powers granted by an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). The trial saw the closure of St Georges Avenue, at its junction with Cemetery Approach, South Shields. During the trial period, officers gathered data including traffic speeds and volumes, collision statistics, feedback from members of the public and undertook various onsite observations of traffic distribution and behaviours. The... MoreOpened 19 July 2024 -
Galsworthy Road, South Shields
South Tyneside Councils Highways Department are consulting on a proposed traffic calming scheme in your area. In our ongoing efforts to reduce road traffic collisions and improve road safety, South Tyneside Council are proposing to install traffic calming on Galsworthy Road and Whiteleas Way and introduce a 20mph speed limit. It is envisaged the traffic calming will help maintain low vehicle speeds and create a safer environment for highway users. This... MoreOpened 19 July 2024 -
Church Lane at its junction with Front Street, Whitburn
South Tyneside Council have been alerted, by residents, to problems emerging from Church Lane at its junction with Front Street, Whitburn. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction, such as this, it reduces forward visibility for both motorists and pedestrians which is a road safety concern. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting at Any Time (double yellow lines) and No Loading /Unloading at Any Time to improve forward... MoreClosed 17 July 2024 -
West Boldon Primary School, Boldon
South Tyneside Council are writing to the residents immediately surrounding the above school to attempt to address and alleviate issues which are currently ongoing due to school pick up and drop offs. The team have been looking at this area for some time trying to assess how to possibly improve the area to ensure optimal Road Safety for pedestrians and motorists alike. Given the ongoing issues, the team have drafted up proposals for a scheme, this includes; protecting the... MoreClosed 15 July 2024 -
Wood Terrace at its junction with Tweed Street, Jarrow
South Tyneside Council have been alerted by residents to access problems on Wood Terrace at its junctiom with Tweed Street, Jarrow. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction such as this it reduces forward visibility for both motorists an pedestrians which is a road safety concern. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting at Any Time (double yellow lines) and No Loading /Unloading at Any Time to improve forward visibilty. ... MoreClosed 10 July 2024 -
East Boldon Infants School
South Tyneside Council are writing to the residents immediately surrounding the above school to attempt to address and alleviate issues which are currently ongoing due to school pick up and drop offs. The team have been looking at this area for some time trying to assess how to possibly improve the area to ensure optimal Road Safety for pedestrians and motorists alike. Given the ongoing issues, the team have drafted up proposals for a scheme, this includes; ... MoreOpened 10 July 2024 -
Percy Scott Street, South Shields
South Tyneside Councils Road Safety team have been made aware of parking issues on the above street. The most frequent complaint being vehicles parked on either side of the road in close proximity to the junctions of Percy Scott Street with Brodie Close and Whiteleas Way. This can create access problems for emergency services, waste collection vehicles, buses and presents a danger to other road users and pedestrians with respect to visibility. We propose to... MoreOpened 8 July 2024 -
Hardie Drive, West Boldon
South Tyneside Council have been alerted by residents to parking issues in Hardie Drive, West Boldon in the turning head outside numbers 170 – 172. We propose to introduce two parking bays and one advisory disabled parking bay along with No Waiting at Any Time restrictions (double yellow lines) to protect the turning head. MoreClosed 1 July 2024 -
Formal Consultation - Stanhope Road, South Shields
Residents may remember a consultation regarding proposals for a crossing on Stanhope Road, South Shields. Following the consultation, we have listened to feedback from residents and made slight adjustments to the scheme. The bus stop will no longer be moving from its current point, and the form of crossing will be changing. A Parallel Crossing was originally proposed –the team have now made the decision to change this to a signalised Toucan Crossing. ... MoreClosed 29 June 2024 -
Formal Consultation - Cheviot Road, South Shields
Residents may recall a consultation sent by South Tyneside Council regarding a crossing at the above location. A decision has been made, in consultation with local ward members, to proceed with the formal consultation stage. Notices will be displayed onsite, on the council website and in the local press. As the crossing is located next to residential properties, it is proposed to install a cover on the signals to ensure that it cannot be seen from the... MoreClosed 29 June 2024 -
Stanhope Road, South Shields - School Safety Scheme
South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) are looking to gather the thoughts of residents regarding the proposal to introduce a parallel crossing on Stanhope Road, South Shields. As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitments to create a safer environment for all highway users, it is proposed to make school safety improvements on Stanhope Road, South Shields. The aim of the scheme is to create a safe crossing point for pedestrians and... MoreClosed 15 April 2024 -
Whitburn Primary School, Whitburn - School Safety Scheme
South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) are looking to gather the thoughts of residents regarding the proposal to introduce a Zebra Crossing as part of some highway improvements on Cleadon Lane, Whitburn. As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitments to create a safer environment for all highway users, it is proposed to make school safety improvements on Cleadon Lane, Whitburn. The aim of the scheme is to create a safe crossing point for... MoreClosed 18 March 2024 -
Cheviot Road, South Shields - Puffin Crossing
South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) are looking to gather the thoughts of residents regarding the proposal to introduce a Puffin Crossing on Cheviot Road, South Shields. As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitments to create a safer environment for all highway users, it is proposed to make school safety improvements on Cheviot Road, South Shields. The aim of the scheme is to create a safe crossing point for pedestrians and a school pupils... MoreClosed 4 March 2024 -
South Tyneside Publication Draft Local Plan 2023-2040
South Tyneside Council has now produced a draft local plan which sets out the vision and objectives for growth of the borough over the next 15 years. The Plan will: Allocate strategic and non-strategic development sites Set clear policies that guide decisions on planning applications Indicate how the plan will be delivered. Whether your interests lie in local neighbourhoods, transport, housing, employment, shopping or the environment, please share your views and... MoreClosed 3 March 2024 -
Habitat Regulations Assessment 2024
This report is a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) of the emerging Local Plan for the South Tyneside. It is being undertaken in recognition of the risks posed to European wildlife sites as a result of new growth in the Borough. An HRA considers the implications of a plan or project for European wildlife sites. This HRA report follows HRA work undertaken at earlier stages of plan making, when the overall quantum of growth for the plan period was being established with evidence. ... MoreClosed 3 March 2024 -
Sustainability Appraisal 2024
The purpose of the sustainability appraisal process is to appraise the social, environmental and economic effects of a plan from the outset to help ensure that decisions are made that contribute to achieving sustainable development. The sustainability appraisal is integral to the plan making process. It performs a key role in providing a sound evidence base for the plan and forms an integrated part of the plan preparation process. The sustainability appraisal should inform the decision... MoreClosed 3 March 2024 -
Fellgate Sustainable Growth Area Supplementary Planning Document: Scoping Report
We are consulting on a scoping report for a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) covering the Fellgate Sustainable Growth Area. This SPD will be a masterplanning document that will address key principles including connectivity, open space, housing, social infrastructure, sustainability and identity. It will be a material planning consideration when assessing planning applications for the Fellgate Sustainable Growth Area. MoreClosed 3 March 2024 -
Millfield Terrace, junction with Wheatall Drive, Whitburn
South Tyneside Council's Parking Team (STC) have been alerted to vehicles persistently obstructing the bus stop situated in the northbound carriageway of A183-Millfield Terrace, Whitburn. These types of obstructions can result in delays to service, missed passengers and increases the likelihood of collisions. We propose to extend the bus stop clearway by 13m in line with accessible bus stop design guidance. This will allow safe and convenient access and egress for the buses. ... MoreClosed 23 February 2024 -
Rear North Road, East Boldon
South Tyneside Council's Parking Team (STC) have been asked by residents to consider extending the double yellow lines to assist with access to private driveway. MoreClosed 19 February 2024 -
Moor Lane, South Shields
It has been brought to the attention of our Parking and Road Safety Team (P&RST) that there are regular obstructions on Moor Lane, South Shields caused by vehicles waiting to access the forecourt of Moor Lane Filling Station. The council must have regard to its duties under s122 of the Road Traffic act 1984 and secure the expeditious, convenient and safe movement of vehicular traffic. Therefore, it is proposed that the existing No Waiting at Any Time restrictions are extended... MoreClosed 8 January 2024 -
Harbour View, South Shields
South Tyneside Council's Parking Team (STC) have been asked by residents to consider the removal of a short section of double yellow lines. MoreClosed 8 January 2024 -
RAP2023
This is a survey created by South Tyneside Councils Traffic and Road Safety Team. It will help us to engage easily with stakeholders to understand how this years RAP Event was viewed. All responses will be anonymous. However if you've any further feedback you wish to share please email trafficandroadsafety@southtyneside.gov.uk and will will be in touch. MoreClosed 15 December 2023 -
Beaconside, South Shields
South Tyneside Council's (STC) Parking Team have been asked to place an advsisory disabled bay outside 55 Beaconside, South Shields. It has been reported that there is insufficient turnover of the parking spaces to allow disabled visitors to park. We propose to introduce the advisory disabled bay to remedy this. The bay wouldn't be allocated to an individual and would be free for anyone with a blue badge to use. MoreClosed 11 December 2023 -
Front Street and Boldon Lane, Cleadon
South Tyneside Council's Parking Team (STC) are looking to gather the thoughts of residents regarding the proposal to amend restrictions on Front Street and Boldon Lane, Cleadon. Parking Services have received reports that the current restrictions in place on the above locations are not particularly fit-for-purpose and that they may need revisiting. Reports received were regarding the junctions having single yellow lines, and the lack of disabled parking facilities at the... MoreClosed 4 December 2023 -
Beach Road West / Sydenham Terrace / Woodbine Estate, South Shields
South Tyneside Council's Parking Team (STC) are looking to gather the thoughts of residents regarding the proposal to amend restrictions on Beach Road West / Sydenham Terrace / Woodbine Estate, South Shields. Parking Services have received reports that the current restrictions in place on the above locations are not particularly fit-for-purpose and that they may need revisiting. Reports received were regarding the junctions having single yellow lines, the lack of use of Pay... MoreClosed 4 December 2023 -
Safer Neighbourhoods Trial Scheme-West Park Road
South Tyneside Councils Highways Department is consulting on the creation Safer Neighbourhood on West Park Road, South Shields. Safer Neighbourhoods are schemes that are designed to reduce the volume of motor vehicle traffic in residential streets and create a safer environment for all road users. This is achieved by minimising the amount motor vehicles using the streets to get to another destination. This is normally known as "through traffic" or "rat running". The volume of motor... MoreClosed 3 December 2023 -
Rear Borough Road & Prince Edward Road, South Shields
We have received a request from residents via ward councillors to address parking problems in rear Borough Road and Prince Edward Road, South Shields. The problem is in part due to the narrow dimensions of the road which is not suitable for two-way traffic and the lack of suitable footways. It is proposed that we make this road a one-way street with access from Centenary Avenue at the east end of the street and the exit via Borough Road at the west end of the... MoreClosed 22 November 2023 -
Laygate Area, South Shields
South Tyneside Council’s Parking Team are writing to the residents of the above area regarding a scheme that was consulted on previously. We have been made aware that there are some postal issues in this area with some residents and businesses not receiving post correctly. While we understand this frustration, we do apologise that some residents and business owners have been left in the dark regarding this scheme. Given this, we wish to start again and try and determine... MoreClosed 15 November 2023 -
Addison Road, West Boldon
South Tyneside Council's (STC) Parking Team have been asked to introduce parking restrictions on Addison Road, West Boldon. It has been reported that there is insufficient turnover of the parking spaces to support local businesses. We propose to introduce a limited stay of 30 minutes with return prohibited within 4 hours in the parking bays on the northern kerbline. We also propose to introduce No Waiting and No Loading restrictions to maintain the safe and free flow of... MoreClosed 6 November 2023
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