MenuIt will soon be time for the public consultation about the temporary 1 way system operating at the bottom of Queen Street, through Leazes Street, Lawson Street and George Street. At present this is an experimental order to try and alleviate traffic congestion, aid traffic movement and perhaps help, in a very small way, to alleviate some parking issues. There were lots of ‘teething problems’ which NCC have tried hard to ease but it must be remembered that some issues have arisen because there can be no measures taken to make it seem as though this is permanent until after the experimental period and consultation are concluded and a definite decision taken- hence the likes of the temporary barriers at the Newburgh Street end of Leazes Street. This consultation will be open to the whole town so please take time to respond whatever your opinion may be.
Another aspect of traffic management is parking which has been a problem for the town for many years. The central part of Amble was built up a long time before motor transport became so popular and subsequently it is proving extremely difficult to find a long term solution for parking. There are very few spaces within the main area of the town or even derelict buildings to demolish to create space. A temporary area has been reopened behind Tesco’s store in a joint initiative between NCC, your NCC Councillors and the Town Council to try and help whilst other avenues are being investigated by the group tasked with this thorny problem.