Both have confirmed that a full-scale, week-long survey will be done along the A1086, the findings of which will guide the police and council on which actions, if any, need to be taken to ensure the safety of residents and motorists in this area.
We have also asked that parking enforcement officers give some attention to illegal parking outside the shopping area in Middle Street. This follows complaints we've received from shop owners and pedestrians about near-misses as vehicles mount the kerb to park.
We have published below the response we've received from the police confirming steps to be taken in addressing our concerns:
It appears from your e-mail that
there are two issues to be addressed namely that of speeding and parking.
Speeding
Ordinarily we would consider the
use of Community Speed Watch in the area to gain an idea of the current extent
of the problem. However, with regard to Middle Street there is not really
suitable deployment locations. Given this, as I have no current speed data to
hand, I will request DCC undertakes a full 7 day 24 hour speed survey. From the
results we can then see the level of offending and decide what, if any, action
can be taken to address local concerns in this matter.
Parking
As the majority of the area is
governed by parking restrictions I will refer this aspect of your concerns to
the Parking Services team at Durham County Council to consider enforcement
attention.
In relation to parking
obstruction, I’m sure Ian will act accordingly if he witnesses any offences
during his patrols in the locality.
Will re-contact you once I’m in
receipt of the speed survey data.
Regards
Traffic
Management Officer
Cleveland
and Durham Specialist Operations Unit
Wesleyan
Road
Spennymoor
Co.
Durham
