Alnwick Town Council round-up

A number of town councillors raised concerns that there were issues with parking in Alnwick Market Place.
By The Newsroom
Published 24th Dec 2017, 11:00 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2017, 14:30 BST
A Community Enforcement Officer checks the cars parked in Alnwick Market Place. Picture Jane ColtmanA Community Enforcement Officer checks the cars parked in Alnwick Market Place. Picture Jane Coltman
A Community Enforcement Officer checks the cars parked in Alnwick Market Place. Picture Jane Coltman

Some questioned whether there was sufficient enforcement, although others said that civil enforcement officers were in the town on a regular basis.

However, it was felt by many that motorists were parking in the loading bays and along the top side of the square if the bays along the Northumberland Hall were full.

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• In his monthly report, the Mayor of Alnwick, Alan Symmonds, reflected on a busy time, including the Remembrance Sunday service, the unveiling of the blue plaque for William Davidson, the Christmas lights switch-on and the civic carol service, which raised £300 for the Talking Newspaper.

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