Action is to be taken to stop the Coalway Lane footpath from Whickham to Swalwell being used as a racetrack for motorcyclists and stolen cars.
Following a tour of the area by Councillor Chris Ord, local police and officers of the Gateshead Housing Company, which manages Gateshead Council’s housing stock, an application was made to fence off the top of the path at the bottom of Coalway Drive, to prevent access onto the path by vehicles.
“Residents have been concerned about the use of the path by motorcycles,” said Cllr Chris Ord. “We have also had incidents of the path being used for driving stolen cars.
“These are serious dangers to people walking along the path, and especially to kids walking to Swalwell Primary School, which sits next to Coalway Lane. In addition, the bikes cause a great deal of disturbance to residents.
“The top of the path will therefore be fenced off to prevent vehicles getting access though a gate will allow people with wheelchairs or prams to get through.
“I am delighted this work is to go ahead.
Photo: Councillors Chris Ord and Peter Craig at the top of the Coialway Lane path where fencing is to be installed to prevent use of the area by motorcyclists and the driving of stolen cars.
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