New parking restrictions to be introduced in Newbiggin to address safety concerns

Northumberland County Council is to introduce ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions on the junction of Simonside Terrace.

The move has been approved following a recent consultation exercise.

A council report states: “It has been reported that there have been a number of ‘near miss’ incidents due to sight line issued when pulling out of Simonside Terrace, with the problem that vehicles are parking in such a manner that drivers are in the middle of the road when entering or exiting.

"In order to alleviate these issues, ‘no waiting at any time’ restrictions in the form of double yellow lines are proposed at the junction of Simonside Terrace and the B1334 Front Street.”

There were four responses in favour and three against during the consultation, with concern that it would remove parking for residents. However, council officers said the move was necessary to improve road safety.