Potential site for motorhome parking investigated - but overnight stays not allowed

Burgage holders in Alnmouth are understood to be considering allocating common land near the golf course for motorhome parking.

Cllr Shaun Whyte, chairman of Alnmouth Parish Council, said: “I had a meeting with Donald Hall of the burgage holders and they are thinking about allocating a bit of land for motorhomes from the small car park up towards the gates that lead to the Battery on the landward side of the golf course.

"However, the burgage holders are prevented by an old and well established statute that they are not allowed to have parking overnight on the common land. That’s not just Alnmouth specific, I think it’s a nationwide situation.”

The Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Partnership has asked coastal councils to suggest potential sites for touring campervans, caravans and motorhomes.

It is seeking a solution to the issues which blighted a number of coastal communities last summer when tourists descended on Northumberland in their droves.

Meanwhile, the parish council has objected to planning applications for Riverview on Shepherds Hill and Letton House on Northumberland Street due to concerns about the lack of parking.

A donation of £250 to Alnmouth WI towards its project to mark the centenary of the dedication of the war memorial on July 24 has been agreed.

"They intend to create profiles of the 31 individuals who gave their lives in the first and second world wars, plus one who died in the Argyle Street bombing,” explained Cllr Whyte

"Those will be marked on an indexed, illustrated map and placed at six sites around the village. There is also going to be a banner and bunting around the war memorial itself.”

The parish council is also investigating the cost of cleaning the war memorial and surrounding area.

Concerns were raised by Cllr George Ternent about the condition of the footpath on Riverside Road.

"It’s in a terrible state,” agreed Cllr Susanne Gair.

It was also agreed to put a dog waste bin at the bus shelter at the High Buston Dunes road junction.

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