Sunderland Road has become dangerous at the corner next to the new garage and mechanics on the bend. There have been several near misses between cars trying to get around parked vehicles and oncoming traffic. Vehicles are often parked on the pavement, creating additional problems for pedestrians. There have also been reports of parents having to push prams onto the road to get around parked vehicles.
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This is a safety issue, and restrictions need to be put in place to keep the local area safe. Given the volume of traffic on the road and its use as an access route to the industrial estate, larger vehicles frequently use this road. Businesses must be held accountable when they create unsafe conditions.
Start date
4 June 2026
End date
16 July 2026