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  • Edinburgh Road / Glasgow Road, Jarrow - Proposed Zebra Crossing

    South Tyneside Council are writing to resident to gauge their thoughts on a road safety proposal in your area. The school crossing patrol currently managing the crossing point on Edinburgh Road plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety of pedestrians traveling to and from the local school. However, we are facing increasing challenges in filling vacancies for school crossing patrols and securing replacements when current patrols are unavailable. At this moment, we do not... More
    Closed 10 January 2025

  • Green Lane, South Shields

    South Tyneside Council have been alerted, by residents, to problems emerging from Green Lane area, South Shields at various junctions within the area. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction and near a pedestrian crossing, 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 and no Loading at Any Time (double yellow lines and double kerb blips)... More
    Closed 6 February 2025

  • Formal Consultation - Edinburgh Road, Jarrow

    As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitment to create a safer environment for all highway users, we propose to make an improvement on Edinburgh Road, Jarrow. The Road Safety Team would like to install a new Zebra crossing. The crossing has been proposed to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing in the area, in particular the students heading to and from the nearby schools. More
    Closed 24 February 2025

  • St Johns Avenue, Hebburn

    South Tyneside Council have been alerted, by residents, to problems emerging from St Johns Avenue area, Hebburn at various junctions within the area. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction, 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) to improve forward visibility. More
    Closed 17 March 2025

  • Fellside and Cragside, South Shields

    South Tyneside Council’s Road Safety Team are proposing to introduce a scheme in your area. The team were made aware of concerns from residents regarding two-way traffic in your streets due to the parking of vehicles either side of the carriageway. In order to address this, the team are looking to introduce a one-way system, consisting of no entry signage and one way signage. This will alleviate the concerns of head on situations where vehicles are unable to bypass each... More
    Closed 30 April 2025

  • Boldon Colliery Area 20 Zone and Traffic Calming - Formal Consultation

    South Tyneside Councils Road Safety 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 Hedworth Lane and North Road 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 proposed measure will extend the... More
    Closed 5 May 2025

  • Mortimer Road, South Shields - Formal Consultation

    The primary objective of this scheme is to install a formal crossing facility on Mortimer Road and reduce congestion at its junction with Caudwell Avenue at peak times. We have received reports of several near misses from the current school crossing patrol officer. In addition, a serious collision has already occurred at this junction, highlighting the need for a safer crossing facility. Throughout the informal consultation processes, there has been a number of design... More
    Closed 23 May 2025

  • Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Westoe , South Shields

    Following concerns raised by residents about parking difficulties, we are considering the introduction of a CPZ. However, before any decision is made, we want to hear your views. A CPZ is an area where parking is regulated to give priority to residents and permit holders during certain times of the day. This means that non-permit holders, such as commuters or visitors, would have restricted parking access during these hours. Streets to be included in the CPZ are... More
    Closed 2 June 2025

  • School Keep Clear Cameras - Improving Safety Outside Our Schools

    📢 School Safety Camera Enforcement – Coming September 2025 South Tyneside Council is introducing camera enforcement outside selected schools to improve road safety and protect children. We’re reaching out to local schools, residents, and guardians to share details of the scheme and invite early feedback. 🚸 Why This Matters Unsafe parking near school gates continues to put pupils, parents, and staff at risk. This initiative is part of our commitment to safer school... More
    Opened 4 June 2025

  • Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Harton, South Shields

    Following concerns raised by residents about parking difficulties, we are considering the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). However, before any decision is made, we want to hear your views. A CPZ is an area where parking is regulated to give priority to residents and permit holders during certain times of the day. This means that non-permit holders, such as commuters or visitors, would have restricted parking access during these hours. Streets to... More
    Opened 23 June 2025

  • Grange Road, Jarrow - Proposed parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware of problems with vehicles emerging onto Grange Road, Jarrow at various junctions within the area. When vehicles are parked within 10m of a narrow junction, it reduces forward visibility for both motorists and pedestrians which is a road safety concern. Furthermore, vehicles are parking either side of the road which is both restricting access and egress through the area, and poses a Road Safety risk by increasing the number of head on meetings.... More
    Closed 23 June 2025

  • St Matthew's RC Primary, Jarrow - School Safety Scheme

    South Tyneside Council’s Road Safety Team are proposing to introduce a scheme in your area. The team were made aware of concerns from residents regarding two-way traffic in your streets due to the parking of vehicles either side of the carriageway during busier school pick up and drop off periods. In order to address this, the team are looking to introduce a one-way system, consisting of no entry signage and one way signage. This will alleviate the concerns of head on... More
    Closed 23 June 2025

  • Bensham Court area, South Shields - Proposed parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware that the current restictions on Bensham Court have posed issues for residents parking, furthermore it has been raised that vehicles have been parking infront of driveways restricting access and egress. We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting (double yellow lines) to improve resident access to properties, and the removal of a 10 meter section of double yellow lines in the location shown in the below... More
    Opened 26 June 2025

  • Bede Burn Primary, Jarrow - Proposed parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware that the current restictions on Bede Burn Road, Jarrow do not reflect thepresent issues with regards to traffic through access, this being due to vehicles parking We propose to introduce the following parking restrictions, No Waiting and No Loading at Any Time (double yellow lines and double kerb blips) to improve traffic flow throughout the area. Please see below drawing showing the restrictions on Bede Burn Road area,... More
    Opened 26 June 2025

  • St Marys Area, Jarrow - School Safety Improvements

    South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) is seeking feedback from residents on a proposal to implement junction protection and crossing improvements around the St Marys area. As part of STC's ongoing commitment to creating a safer environment for all highway users, the scheme has been drafted and allocated funding. This includes measures such as junction protection with yellow lines, school keep clears and dropped crossing points to enhance safety around... More
    Opened 27 June 2025

  • Northbourne Road, Jarrow

    Recently our maintenance team refreshed the double yellow lines in Northbourne Road. This prompted residents to question their necessity, and a request was made to have them removed. Our investigations show that the lines were installed many years ago to protect the entrance to a factory. That factory no longer exists so the request to remove the double yellow lines is valid. The council must follow legislative guidance to install or remove parking restrictions... More
    Opened 30 June 2025

  • Highfield Road, South Shields - Road Safety Improvements

    South Tyneside Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) is seeking feedback from residents on a proposal to implement road safety improvements along Highfield Road, South Shields. This proposal may impact residents living near the junctions with North View and Highfield Drive, so we encourage you to review the consultation carefully. As part of STC’s ongoing commitment to improving safety and accessibility for all road users, a scheme has been drafted and allocated... More
    Closed 30 June 2025

  • Reading Road Area, South Shields - School Safety Improvements

    South Tyneside Council's Traffic and Road Safety Team (STC) is seeking feedback from residents on a proposal to implement junction protection around Mortimer Community College. As part of STC's ongoing commitment to creating a safer environment for all highway users, the scheme has been drafted and allocated funding. This includes measures such as junction protection with yellow lines and school keep clears to enhance safety around schools. The TRO Consultation drawing... More
    Closed 30 June 2025

  • Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Westoe Road (182-214), South Shields

    Thank you for taking part in the recent consultation regarding the possible introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) In Westoe. Following careful consideration of all responses, there is currently insufficient overall support from residents across most of Westoe for a full scheme to be implemented. However, there was a notable level of interest from residents living in the upper section of Westoe Road (Nos. 182–214). As a result, the Council is now... More
    Opened 1 July 2025
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