Changes to parking in Cleethorpes proposed

Changes to improve parking facilities at the north side of Cleethorpes are out at statutory consultation.

There are two proposals:

A brand new car park to be created at the rear of the Old Vic, with spaces for around 25 cars. Cars would be able to park there all day, with the same tariffs as other car parks in the resort.

Meanwhile, it’s proposed to change High Street car park to a short stay only car park (max 2 hour stay).

Both of these changes are in response to the ongoing development of plans for the Market Place in Cleethorpes, which would see parking within that area reduced to around 30 layby spaces.

Responding to concerns from businesses in Market Place, Cllr Philip Jackson, leader of the Council, said: “We are still in the final design stages for the Market Place project, testing out traffic possibilities, and have been talking with local businesses regularly to get their views and make amendments to the scheme where we can.

“Specifically on parking, the current version of the design for Market Place still has around 30 layby spaces within it, and we are looking to create a new car park less than 5 minutes’ walk away for additional parking behind the Old Vic pub.

“We know that there are mixed views about this project from the businesses which is why we’ve been meeting with them regularly to test out ideas and seek feedback, but we believe that this project will benefit not only businesses, but also our residents and visitors in the long term.”

If you want to have your say on the proposals, visit https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/streets-travel-and-parking/traffic-and-road-safety/traffic-regulation-orders/.