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WHITLEY BAY, 28 JANUARY 2026 – The Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade has delivered an official objection to North Tyneside Council regarding proposed changes to parking charges in the town, with the support of over 3100 people – reflecting significant and widespread concern within the local community and beyond. The Chamber is delighted to acknowledge the invaluable support of The Avenue café in Whitley Bay, whose staff kindly collected in-person signatures from people without

​ WHITLEY BAY CHAMBER OF TRADE EXPRESSES "DEEP DISAPPOINTMENT" OVER PROPOSED PARKING CHARGES ​ WHITLEY BAY, 21 JANUARY 2026 - The Whitley Bay Chamber of Trade has today issued a formal statement expressing the significant concerns of its members regarding North Tyneside Council’s proposal to introduce parking charges at The Playhouse and Park Road car parks. ​ Following council notifications, the Chamber reports a clear consensus: the introduction of these charges risks unde

The Chamber of Trade Committee were not made aware of the recent parking proposals by North Tyneside Council, which is extremely disappointing given the potential impact on local businesses and Whitley Bay. This morning we were approached by the local media and asked to give a statement. Our statement is as follows: “The Chamber committee are disappointed to have not been consulted on any of these matters in advance of the notices being published." We have informed the media