Darlington’s MP says changes should be made before an event like Teesside Airshow can be held in the town again.
The highly anticipated return of the event, held at Teesside Airport earlier this month, was marred by traffic chaos and congestion that saw motorists stuck in traffic for hours.
Teesside Airshow report: Staff shortages, four hour waits and missed flights
A report published today highlighted failures in planning and traffic management that contributed to the problem.
MP Peter Gibson said he would not be calling for an inquiry into the issues raised within the report.
However, he said: “The airshow is a brilliant event which is most welcomed by the people of Darlington.
Darlington's MP Peter Gibson
“I simply want my constituents to be refunded and the traffic chaos to never happen again.”
Read more: Teesside Airshow 'unlikely' to happen again
He called for extra buses, trains, park and ride systems and “much better” traffic management to be put in place in future.
Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
You can also follow our dedicated County Durham Facebook page for all the latest in the area by clicking here.
For all the top news updates from right across the region straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here.
Have you got a story for us? Contact our newsdesk on newsdesk@nne.co.uk or contact 01325 505054
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel