Residents had requested the running of a new consultation on some streets in Framwellgate Moor due to parking problems from people coming from outside the area causing inconvenience to local residents.

A consultation was carried out some time ago. Statutory consultations then occurred.

No further objections were forthcoming in respect of the extension of the residents parking zone to include Dryburn Park and Holmlands Crescent. The scheme will therefore go ahead with a target commencement date of 12th January 2015.

Barrington Close and St Cuthbert’s Avenue residents voted not to go ahead with the scheme.

Residents on Dryburn Park and Holmlands Crescent are being written to by the council this week to explain the process, the implementation date, locations of signs and how to apply for permits.

It can take up to 6 weeks for signs to be ordered and made, which is why the 12th January date has been set.

Once the scheme is expanded residents on these streets will once again be able to access their properties and park near their homes.