Footpath improvements

North Tyneside Council recognises that the condition of roads and pavements is a priority for residents.
The main types of footpath works are:

• Footpath replacement - A flagged footpath is replaced with a Tarmac surface. In the long-term this is a more cost-effective solution than a full reconstruction. It enables more of the borough’s footpaths to be improved and reduces maintenance costs. 
• Footpath reconstruction - The flagged footpath is retained and flagstones are replaced where necessary.
• Slurry seal - A thin layer of new material is applied over an existing Tarmac pathway to improve its appearance and extend its life.
• Tree base works - Where tree roots are damaging flagstones, the area at the foot of the tree is extended and covered with Tarmac or new topsoil.
• Footpath protection - A portion of the footpath is replaced with Tarmac to help reduce the risk of damage from vehicles mounting the pavement. Alternatively, to strengthen the footway, the flagstones are laid on concrete or replaced with concrete.
• Verge protection – An area of grass that is repeatedly damaged by vehicles mounting the kerb is replaced with either Tarmac or concrete.

The annual footpath improvement programme is delivered for North Tyneside Council by its technical services partner, Capita.

For more information about how the council decides which footpaths to improve, please visit the Highway Asset Management section.

The following footpaths, or parts of them, are being improved in 2023/24 -

Benton ward: Ashcroft Drive, Forest Hall (opposite 7 Ashcroft Drive); Ivy Road.

Camperdown ward: Bannockburn, Bolam Road (between 37 and 38), Killingworth Way.

Killingworth ward: Feetham Avenue (outside Park View to junction outside Otterburn Close), West Lane.

Longbenton ward: Basingstoke Place (both sides of the footpath, 1 to 7 and 41 to 49).

Monkseaton South ward: Holm Green (outside 18 Fairfield Drive to side of 27 Holm Green).

St Mary’s ward: Links Avenue (junction of Claremont Road to outside 50 Links Avenue).

Valley ward: Backworth Lane, New York Road.

Wallsend ward: The Avenue, Boyd Road (outside 64 to 74).

Weetslade ward: Rydal Terrace (junction of Elmwood Avenue to 20 Rydal Terrace).

Whitley Bay ward: Belsay Avenue (southern side).