Local government · English metropolitan district council. This page brings together reports naming this recipient and response statements clearly connected to concerns raised in those reports.
Reports
2
Naming this recipient
Published responses
100%
Found for named reports
Concerns addressed
4
Across all linked responses
Stated actions
7
Described in responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports naming this recipient by issue year.
Evidence profile
Report topics
Share of this recipient’s reports compared with all other recipients.
100%published responses found
7stated actions described
Topic comparisons are not available in the current evidence snapshot.
Concerns and recipient responses
Statements from Gateshead Borough Council linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
Newcastle and North Tyneside
Concerns raised1
Unsafe 40 miles per hour speed limit for the road stretch
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something this recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Collect public comments during the first six months on whether the speed-reduction scheme is working.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 January 2025.
Action
Implement an experimental traffic order reducing the speed limit from 40 to 30 mph across approximately 1.5 km including the collision area.
Stated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 January 2025.
Action
Monitor traffic speeds and investigate any further road traffic collisions during the experimental order period.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 January 2025.
Action
Review public comments and decide how to proceed with the scheme.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 13 January 2025.
Newcastle upon Tyne
Concerns raised3
Lack of illuminated signage for pedestrians in darkness
Inadequate signage giving pedestrians guidance on safe crossing points
Inappropriateness of a 50 mile per hour speed limit on a complex slip road with limited driver visibility
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something this recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Investigate whether pedestrian routes are appropriately signed on both sides of the bridgehead.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 20 July 2015.
Action
Erect an additional sign identifying the pedestrian route and destination at the top of the steps.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 20 July 2015.
Respondent positions A position is what this recipient says about the concern when it does not describe a specific action.2
Position
The 50mph speed limit is considered entirely appropriate for this section of road despite concerns about visibility and reaction time.
Disputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
No further action will be taken to illuminate pedestrian signage because illumination is not required and guidance provides no discretionary advice.
No action considered necessaryThe respondent said that no further action was needed.
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Information checked against published PFD reports and official responses · Data reviewed 7 Sep 2026 · About data quality and limitations