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  • Lizard Lane area, Whitburn - Proposed Traffic Calming Revisions

    The Road Safety team has identified ongoing concerns regarding vehicle speeds on Lizard Lane, particularly near the allotment access south of Highcroft Park. Multiple reports indicate that drivers are frequently exceeding safe speeds along this section, despite the presence of existing traffic calming measures. To address concerns raised, the team is proposing the removal of two of the existing speed cushions and the installation of a full width hump in their place. ... More
    Closed 24 December 2025

  • Monkton Lane, Jarrow Traffic Calming - Formal Consultation

    South Tyneside Councils Road Safety Department are consulting on a proposed crossing and traffic calming scheme in your area. We have had a number of enquiries from residents and general road users requesting further traffic calming measures on Monkton Lane, Jarrow. Following a traffic investigation into the enquiries it was determined that further traffic calming measures should be considered. In light of the above information, we are proposing to... More
    Closed 29 December 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
    Closed 31 December 2025

  • Gainsborough Avenue, South Shields - Proposed parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware of problems persisting in the Gainsborough Avenue area, South Shields particularly with vehicles parking infront of driveways at school pick up and drop off periods this leading to residents being unable to access/egress from driveways. It has also been brought to our attention that visibility within this location is particularly bad this mostly being due to vehicles parking within close proximity to junctions throughout the area. ... More
    Closed 2 January 2026

  • Foreshore Area Parking Proposals

    South Tyneside Council’s Traffic and Road Safety Team is seeking feedback from residents regarding a proposal to introduce permit parking in the streets surrounding the Foreshore area in South Shields. During the summer months, this area becomes particularly busy, and parking demand often exceeds availability. This can result in visitors occupying spaces that would otherwise be used by residents. To help address this issue, we are considering the introduction of a permit... More
    Closed 5 January 2026

  • Monkton Lane, Jarrow Proposed Crossing

    South Tyneside Councils Road Safety Department are consulting on a proposed road safety scheme in your area. 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 Monkton Lane, Jarrow. The Road Safety Team would like to install a new parallel crossing. The crossing has been proposed to improve the safety of pedestrians crossing in the area and also act as a traffic calming feature with... More
    Closed 12 January 2026

  • Highcroft Park Allotment Access, Whitburn

    As part of South Tyneside Council’s ongoing commitments to create a safer environment for all highway users, it is proposed to restrict the access at Highcroft Park Allotments and prevent through traffic from Lizard Lane to Highcroft Park. Currently, there is a through route between Lizard Lane and Highcroft Park via the allotments. Following a road safety review of the junction where Lizard Lane meets the allotments, the Council is proposing to restrict this access... More
    Closed 1 February 2026

  • McAnany Avenue, South Shields - Pay and Display Changes

    South Tyneside Council’s Parking Services Team is seeking feedback on a proposal to introduce Pay and Display parking at a disused area near South Tyneside District Hospital, within the grounds of the old Brinkburn site. This site is currently unused, and we aim to bring it into service as a managed car park to improve parking availability in the area. As part of this proposal, we also intend to include on-street parking along McAnany Avenue within the Pay and Display... More
    Closed 13 February 2026

  • Mill Dam, South Shields - Pay and Display Changes

    South Tyneside Council’s Parking Services Team is seeking feedback on proposed changes to Mill Dam Car Park. Mill Dam Car Park: Currently free but time limited. We propose converting this to a Pay and Display car park to improve parking management and availability. The consultation drawing PS31-LTP-2025-MD provides an overview of the proposed scheme. Proposed Tariff: 1 st hour free. 2 nd hour £1. 3 rd... More
    Closed 13 February 2026

  • Station Road, South Shields - Pay and Display Changes

    South Tyneside Council’s Parking Services Team is seeking feedback on a proposal to develop a disused parcel of land at Station Road, South Shields into a Pay and Display car park. This site will be brought up to standard and managed to provide additional parking capacity in the area. We recognise that the proposed changes may affect some residents more than others and we encourage all residents to share their views during this consultation period. The... More
    Closed 13 February 2026

  • Local Plan Policies Map Changes

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing proposed revisions to the Local Plan Policies Map. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Policies Map Modifications (opens in new window) do not form part of the Main Modifications. They are being published alongside them and were limited to those needed to give effect to the... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Sustainability Appraisal Addendum

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing an addendum to the Sustainability Appraisal. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Sustainability Appraisal addendum (opens in new window) considers the potential sustainability implications of each of the proposed Main Modifications and presents an assessment of any... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Habitats Regulations Assessment addendum

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing an addendum to the Habitats Regulations Assessment. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Habitats Regulations Assessment Addendum (opens in new window) considers the potential implications of each of the proposed Main Modifications and presents an assessment of any... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Infrastructure Delivery Plan update

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing an update to the Infrastructure Delivery Plan (IDP). The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The IDP identifies the infrastructure required to support the delivery of the Local Plan. The IDP (opens in new window) has been updated to take account of changes to and... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation

    South Tyneside Council is consulting on the proposed Main Modifications to the South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040. These are changes the independent Planning Inspector examining the draft plan has identified as being necessary to make the Plan sound and legally compliant. This consultation is not a repeat of earlier consultations, and it is not an opportunity to comment on parts of the Plan that are not proposed to be modified. Comments are therefore only invited on: ... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • Additional Modifications Schedule

    Alongside the consultation on the Main Modifications to the Local Plan, the Council is also publishing a Local Plan Additional Modifications Schedule. The draft South Tyneside Local Plan 2023-2040 sets out the policies and allocations to meet the Borough’s development needs to 2040. The Additional Modifications schedule (opens in a new window) addresses minor changes and includes factual updates and changes for consistency, clarity and corrections. These are published alongside the... More
    Opened 11 March 2026

  • St Johns Avenue 2, 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. As shown in the attatched plan: ... More
    Closed 18 March 2026

  • Clennel Avenue, Hebburn

    South Tyneside Council have been alerted, by residents, to problems emerging from Clennel 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, as shown in the below plan: ... More
    Closed 18 March 2026

  • Formal Consultation - Downhill Lane, Boldon Colliery

    Following an informal consultation with local residents regarding the proposal to install traffic calming measures on Downhill Lane, the Road Safety team are now looking to proceed with the formal consultation stage of the proposal. The informal Consultation was undertaken between 20 th October until 10 th November 2025. A summary of the consultation results has been shown below. Responses received: 6 In favour: 4 ... More
    Closed 20 March 2026

  • Laygate, South Shields - Proposed extension of parking restrictions

    South Tyneside Council have been made aware of problems with vehicular movements surrounding the Laygate area, South Shields particularly within close proximity to the opposing junction of Rekendyke Lane. It has been raised that vehicles are parking along the stretch prior to the bus stop, this posing a road safety risk as it increases the likelihood of head on collisions with vehicles overtaking parked vehicles on the adjacent side of the road. We propose to introduce the... More
    Closed 23 March 2026
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