Tynemouth parking restrictions ‘hurting business’

Shops and businesses in a coastal hotspot have described local parking restrictions as damaging and are calling for changes.

It follows the closure of a well-known independent children’s shop in Tynemouth in North Tyneside, late last year, with the owners citing a lack of available spaces and a two-hour limit as the reasons they were forced to shut after 18 years.

Along with a local councillor, business owners said a rethink was needed to make it easier for visitors to park and spend time in the village.

North Tyneside Council said meeting the needs of businesses, visitors and residents was a tricky balancing act but said its “door was always open for discussions”.