Following receipt of complaints regarding some people on push bikes utilising a narrow public footpath in a dangerous manner we have decided to install a self-closing gate at a mid-point of the path under Section 115b of the Highways Act 1980 - this is to enhance the amenity of the highway and thereby deter use by people on push bikes.
The footpath runs from Astley Drive to Blyth Road, Whitley Bay – the gate will be installed at the earliest opportunity, and we will monitor post installation for a 6-month period.
View the path and position of the gate.
The gate is compliant with BS 5709:2018 and can be viewed at Charnwood Pedestrian Gate
Download and view a completed Equality Impact Assessment below.
Document
Charnwood Proposed Gate Equality Impact Assesment.odt (ODT, 16.24KB)
If you have any concerns or views, please do contact me using the points below – kindest regards.
Graeme Clark
Public Rights of Way, Definitive Map & Cycle Network Officer
Sustainable Transport
Tel: (0191) 643 6086
graeme.clark@northtyneside.gov.uk