Drivers using residential streets in Ponteland to dodge expensive Newcastle Airport parking fees are being warned that tougher enforcement is on the way.
00:00Drivers using residential streets in Pontieland to dodge expensive Newcastle airport parking fees are being warned that tougher enforcement is on its way.
00:10The Northumberland town, which lies just a few miles from the airport, has seen a surge in what locals are calling inconsiderate parking,
00:18particularly since the introduction of a red route on the Newcastle side of the border, where stopping even briefly can lead to automatic fines.
00:27Pontieland's North County Councillor Richard Dodd blamed the airport itself, calling it the villain, due to what he described as unreasonably high fees for parking and drop-offs.
00:38You see people walking into Pontieland with their suitcases, he said. The £1.2 million cycleway between the airport and Darris Hall has become a glorified car park.
00:48Northumberland County Council has confirmed it is working on a new enforcement strategy to tackle the issue, including double yellow lines, fencing and increased monitoring.
00:57Councillor Mark Mather, Cabinet Member for Roads and Highways, said the measures are designed to protect residents, particularly those in Prestwick and nearby areas.
01:07Newcastle International Airport responded by defending its pricing, stating it remains one of the few UK airports offering 15 minutes of free parking.
01:16It also pointed to a recent investment in a dedicated waiting area at Calatown Parkway to reduce pressure on local streets.
01:24Northumbria Police confirmed it has received complaints from residents and is working with the council and airport on a joint response.
01:31As summer travel ramps up, local authorities are urging both travellers and residents to report any antisocial or obstructive parking as they work to restore order to the area.
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