Stockton Council proposes traffic changes including taxi-only parking on High Street, with residents able to object until January 28, 2026
Stockton Council Proposes Traffic Regulation Order
Stockton Council is proposing a traffic regulation order that includes several changes. The proposals aim to introduce restrictions on various roads. The council has invited residents to submit objections by January 28, 2026.
Details of the Proposed Changes
A notice published details the changes:
| Type of Restriction | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|
| No Waiting at Any Time Restrictions | High Street | West side, 56 metres north of Yarm Lane, extending 11 metres north. |
| No Waiting at Any Time Restrictions | Yarm Lane South Back Street | Both sides, 43 metres west of Bridge Road, extending 40 metres west. |
| No Waiting Restrictions (Mon-Sat, 7am-6pm) | Yarm Lane South Back Street | Both sides, from Bridge Road, extending 43 metres west. |
| One-Way Operations | High Street | East side, north to south, covering 23 metres. |
| One-Way Operations | Yarm Lane South Back Street | East to west, from Bridge Road, extending 43 metres west. |
| Contra-flow Bus and Cycle Lane | High Street | West side, northbound, extending 76 metres north. |
| 20mph Speed Limits | Yarm Lane | From High Street and Bridge Road to West Row, covering 94 metres. |
| 20mph Speed Limits | Bridge Road | From High Street and Yarm Lane to A1305, covering 170 metres. |
The new 20mph limits also apply to the full lengths of Yarm Street, Yarm Lane South Back Street, Park Terrace, and Tower Street.
Reason for the Proposed Changes
The council’s public notice states that they propose to make an Order under sections 1, 2, 4, 32, 35, 84 and part IV of schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, along with all other enabling powers. This follows consultation with the chief officer of police as required by law.
Full details of the proposals, including a map, are available to view at the Stockton Customer Service Centre, Central Library, The Square, Stockton during normal office hours. Anyone wishing to object to the proposed order can submit their reasons in writing by the deadline of January 28, 2026.
Objections should be sent to Highway Network & Traffic Team, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, Dunedin House, Columbia Drive, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 6BJ, or by email to HTD@Stockton.gov.uk.
