North East
Latest news from the North East Region
Casualty figures highlight concern for cyclists
Road safety officers and emergency services in the North East are urging drivers to be more aware of cyclists, on the back of new casualty statistics highlighting their vulnerability.
New bureau to tackle key road safety issues in Durham
Durham Constabulary has launched a new unit as part of increased efforts to target uninsured drivers and those who speed.
Rules for e-scooters set out as UK’s first trial begins
As the UK’s first trial of electric scooters gets underway in Middlesbrough, the Government has confirmed riders can be prosecuted for careless and dangerous driving offences, as well as under drink and drug driving laws.
Drivers urged to slow down as Covid-19 pandemic leads to more people speeding
Drivers are being urged to curb their speed as coronavirus measures have led to more people walking on the roads.
Road safety teams listed A-Z
Darlington Borough Council
Andy Casey, Road Safety Officer, Darlington Borough Council, 17 Allington Way, Darlington, County Durham DL1 5QT
01325 406695 • andy.casey@darlington.gov.uk
Durham County Council
Paul Watson, Road Safety Section Manager, Regeneration and Local Services, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UQ
03000 268166 • paul.watson@durham.gov.uk
Gateshead Council
Siobhan Bowery, Sustainable Transport & Road Safety Team Leader, Development Transport & Public Protection, Communities & Environment, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead NE8 1HH
0191 433 3109 • siobhanbowery@gateshead.gov.uk
Hartlepool Borough Council
Tony Davison, Sustainable Travel Officer – Traffic and Transport, Hartlepool Borough Council, Level 4, Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool TS24 8AY
01429 523259 • tony.davison@hartlepool.gov.uk
Middlesbrough Council
Lynn Hepworth, Road Safety Officer, Transport and Infrastructure, Middlesbrough Council, PO Box 504, Civic Centre, Middlesbrough TS1 9FY
01642 728178 • lynn_hepworth@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Newcastle City Council
Cheryl Ford Lyddon, Road Safety Manager, Newcastle City Council, 7th Floor Civic Centre, Barras Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8QH
0191 2115961 • cheryl.ford-lyddon@newcastle.gov.uk
North Tyneside Council
Paul Adams, Sustainable Transport Officer, Capita with North Tyneside Council, Quadrant East, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, North Tyneside NE27 OBY
0191 643 6125 • paul.adams@northtyneside.gov.uk
Northumberland County Council
Leslie Gilbert, Northumberland County Council, Community & Environment, County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2EF
01670 624113 • Leslie.Gilbert@northumberland.gov.uk
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Road Safety, Belmont House, Rectory Lane, Guisborough, Yorkshire TS14 7FD
01642 774774
South Tyneside Council
Kim Quest-Law, Road Safety Coordinator, Road Safety, Economic Regeneration, South Tyneside Council, Town Hall and Civic offices, Westoe Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2RL
0191 424 7613 • kim.questlaw@southtyneside.gov.uk
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Anthony Wilton, Principal Engineer Road Safety and Car Parking, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Technical Services Division, PO Box 229, Kingsway House, West Precinct, Billingham TS23 2YL
01642 528709 • anthony.wilton@stockton.gov.uk
Sunderland City Council
Anthony Bell, Road Safety Engineer, Sunderland City Council
0191 561 1524 • www.sunderland.gov.uk