Written question asked by Ian Mearns (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Parking: Gateshead
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether his Department has had recent discussions with Gateshead Council on the potential merits of prohibiting pavement parking in Gateshead.
- Answer
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The Department is fully aware that pavement parking can pose problems for pedestrians, particularly for people with sight or mobility impairments. Local authorities already have powers to restrict pavement parking, but the Department has consulted on additional measures to help councils tackle this problem. The Department has not had recent discussions with Gateshead Council, but the consultation was open to all local authorities.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 4408
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Parking Gateshead Pedestrian areas
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