Last call for public consultation on changes to traffic in Jesmond

The extended public consultation on the neighbourhood low traffic zone trial closes this Sunday, October 15.

The public consultation period was extended to allow people to submit further information and evidence on the impact of the scheme, including the return of the academic year and any school-related traffic issues.

A Newcastle City Council spokesperson said: “We’d like to thank everyone who has taken part in the consultation so far, and this is a final call for people who have yet to do so, as it is really important that we hear from a wide range of voices.

“The information, data and evidence that we collect as part of this trial will help to inform decision-making on the long-term future of the scheme.

“We’ve had a considerable volume of responses from residents and businesses, which we will need to take time to carefully review and consider to allow us to come to a fair conclusion.”

A number of residential streets have been closed to through traffic between Osborne Road and Cradlewell as part of the council’s safer, cleaner and greener neighbourhood programme.

The changes, which have been introduced on a trial basis, are aimed at preventing traffic from cutting through local streets by re-routing them onto more appropriate routes.

As part of the Jesmond East neighbourhood low traffic zone, closures were placed on Manor House Road and its junctions with Osborne Avenue, Shortridge Terrace, Buston Terrace, Cavendish Terrace and at the entrance to Manor House Road Back Lane and the junction of Manor House Road (opposite the back lane of Queens Road and Fern Avenue) which were in place on 6 March. Due to displacement of traffic as people sought to avoid the closures, additional measures were installed on Jesmond Dene Road and Akenside Terrace from 31 March.

People can join the online consultation at https://jesmondeasttrialsconsultation.commonplace.is or email the team at neighbourhoods@newcastle.gov.uk or call 0191 278 2767 requesting a call back.

Following the end of the consultation the council will take time to review and consider all feedback before any further decisions are made regarding the future of the scheme. The measures will remain in place during the review period and the council will continue to collect data.

Under the ETRO process, the changes can remain in place for up to 18 months, before a final decision is made.