Temple Newsam road closures proposed to tackle illegal access
Sections of two other nearby access roads, Colton Road to the west, and Temple Newsam Road to the north, will also close between 22:00 and 06:00 each night under the plans. The letter said encampments and "illegal vehicular anti-social behaviour meetings" had become commonplace at the site, "particular during night-time hours".
It added: "These activities have not only caused substantial damage to the park's grounds, Temple Newsam House and adjacent farm building, but have also impacted the nearby community, raising safety concerns among local residents and park visitors."The council said the proposed closures would help address the problem and encourage "legitimate park use during daylight hours".The local authority told the BBC that a consultation was open until 16 September "so all views can be taken into account before a final decision is made". The Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds Gate), which works to improve the lives of travellers in the city, was contacted for comment.The council has owned the Temple Newsam estate since 1922, when it was donated to the city by the last family to own the house.
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