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Free Parking Flood Worsens Congestion in Saltburn-by-the-Sea

Yellow lines marking narrow backstreets failed to stem congestion after the council shelved its motorhome parking ban

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Overview

  • The Marine pub has reported losing customers after visitors struggled to find parking near Marine Parade
  • Saltburn’s free parking policy allows caravans to camp for days, driving high visitor numbers and gridlock
  • In March 2025, Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council painted double yellow lines on backstreets to improve resident access
  • Plans to ban overnight motorhome parking on Glenside and Marine Parade were dropped following public objections
  • Council officials are logging resident feedback to shape future parking schemes but locals still face daily parking woes