FROM FOCUS

The County Council is currently consulting on proposals for limited waiting in the parking bays on Framwellgate Moor Front St. This follows on from a commitment from Councillor Mark Wilkes to tackle the parking problems in the area.

Mark comments “There has been an ongoing problem with parking on the Front St. I have been successful in getting the community centre carpark resurfaced and the club car park open for everyone needing to visit the area. However, many people park all day in the bays and don’t even use the local shops. By ensuring a faster turnover of spaces, businesses & visitors will benefit.

With the extra car park provision and changes to the parking bays there will also be no excuse for parking cars on pavements. Some businesses have commented that 2 hours waiting would be sufficient, though this could cause problems for others,” Mark added

Councillor Wilkes has asked for a separate scheme to be consulted at the shops on Priory Rd/Beech Rd where there is also a problem with hospital visitors taking up all the spaces for residents, business owners and users.

This is expected to be consulted on in the spring with a view to implementing a scheme later in the year once local views have been taken into account.