Formal Consultation - St George Ave Area Traffic Calming

Closed 18 Oct 2024

Opened 27 Sep 2024

Contact

Parking Services

0191 424 7900

RoadSafetyConsultations@SouthTyneside.gov.uk

Overview

Following an informal consultation with local residents regarding the proposal to install traffic calming measures throughout St Georges Avenue, Readhead Road and Tynedale Road, the Road Safety team are now looking to proceed with the formal consultation stage of the proposal.

The informal Consultation was undertaken between 19th July until 09th August 2024. A summary of the consultation results has been shown below.

Responses received: 84

  • In favour: 52 (62%)
  • Against: 32 (38%)

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 vehicle speeds and discourage heavy vehicles and ‘through traffic’ from using the route through residential streets.

Why your views matter

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

What happens next

All feedback will be reviewed.