Newcastle Loading Bans " Ill-conceived "
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T" plan by Newcastle upon Tyne City Council to ban unloading and loading in 13 main streets during peak hours, was described as "unnecessary and unworkable" during a Ministry inquiry last week. (The Commercial Motor, May 13). The inquiry lasted several days, and Mr. J. P. Thompson, deputy Town Clerk of Newcastle, denied that the proposals were ill-conceived.
More than 220 traders -petitioned against the ban complaining that it would cause inconvenience and financial loss. Mr. J. L. R. Croft, for the British Transport Commission, said that the ban would create another peak period in what was now an off-peak time. He claimed that in most cases, traders would have to use extra vehicles to cope with delivery problems which would be created.
For the Post Office, Mr. J. Emens said that the emptying of 13 pillar boxes would be affected. If the ban were approved, it should not apply to P.O. vehicles. Mr. R. R. Smith, general manager of a large store in Northumberland Street. Newcastle, said that congestion was caused through too much traffic being funnelled into Northumberland Street. which was part of the Great North Road.
Mr. H. Potts, for Newcastle Chamber of Trade, who said that the proposed ban was unnecessary, unworkable, and illconceived, added If streets are cleared during peak periods, motorists will be encouraged to bring their cars into the city."
LICENCE SUSPENSION INQUIRY
THE Metropolitan Licensing Authority will consider whether to suspend or revoke the licence of Mr. H. G. Jeakins at an inquiry at Romney House, Marsham Street, London, S.W.1,. on May 31. It is understood that statements of intention will be taken into account.