Temple Newsam Road closures proposed to cope with illegal access

The road closures are brought in near a Leeds park to tackle the antisocial behavior of the vehicle.

According to a letter from the city council of Leeds, Temple Newsam was plagued by a “significant increase” in non -authorized travel camps, anti -social driving and damage in the parking lot.

The attraction, in which a villag, park, farm and extensive area in the class I-list I list I list I lists are listed in class I, is popular with families and also organizes music festivals.

The letter, the copy of which was seen by the BBC, revealed that the Council at any time of the day, to close Elm Tree Walk, which drives north of Temple Newsam, to close motor vehicles.

The sections of two other nearby access roads, the Colton Road in the west and the Temple Newsam Road in the north are also closed between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

In the letter, camps and “illegal meetings of anti -social behavior” had become commonplace on the site, “especially during the night hours”.

It added: “These activities not only added significant damage to the park of the park, the Temple Newsam House and the adjacent farm building, but also influenced the nearby community, which causes security concerns among residents and park visitors.”

The Council said that the proposed closures would help to tackle the problem and to promote “legitimate parking in daylight”.

The local authority informed the BBC that a consultation was open until September 16, “so that all views can be taken into account before a final decision is made”.

The Leeds Gypsy and Traveler Exchange (Leeds Gate), who improves the life of travelers in the city, was contacted for a comment.

The Council has had the Temple Newsam estate since 1922 when it was donated to the city by the last family to own the house.