Motorbikers warned to keep off the pier
Motorcylists have been warned they must not ride on Roker Pier after photos showed a biker travelling along the structure.
The images taken by Ian Maggorie also show a trolley filledwithwasteandthedebris left by drinkers on the popular walkway.
Sunderland City Council says it has no plans to close off access to the pier, as Port of Tyne has at South Shields and NorthShieldspiersduetorubbish left by visitors.
However, it has said that situation is constantly under review.
Councillor Claire Rowntree, Deputy Leader, said: “It is
understandablethatresidents andvisitorswanttotakeadvantage of good weather on Sunderland’sbeachesandinpublic spaces, and we know that the
vast majority of people do this responsibly.
“However, the use of motorcycles upon the pier is absolutely forbidden, and the leaving of rubbish and dog waste is completely unacceptable.
“Once again, we would ask that everybody disposes of their rubbish and dog waste properly in litter bins or takes it home with them.
“We would also urge anyone to report the presence of motorcyclesonthepiertoSunderland City Council or to the police if they feel threatened."
Coun Rowntree added: “Cleansing staff from Sunderland City Council will continue to monitor the area, as will members of the Environmental Enforcement Team, who will issue Fixed Penalty Notices for littering and dog fouling where appropriate to do so.
“There are currently no plans to close the pier due to littering but this position will be constantly reviewed.”