Formal Consultation - Downhill Lane, Boldon Colliery

Overview

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 20th October until 10th November 2025. A summary of the consultation results has been shown below.

Responses received: 6

  • In favour: 4 
  • Against: 2

After considering the feedback, the Roads Safety team, in consultation with Local and Lead Ward Members, have made the decision to proceed to the formal consultation stage. The primary aims of the proposal are to reduce traffic speeds to compliant levels and create a safer environment for highway users.

Why your views matter

All views will be noted, considered and commented on come the close of this consultation.

Give us your views

This activity will open on 27 Feb 2026. Please come back on or after this date to give us your views.

Opens 27 Feb 2026

Closes 20 Mar 2026