VEHICLES are to be banned near some county primary schools during pick-up and drop-off times from next month.
From Monday, November 3, Herefordshire Council will be restricting vehicles near the entrances of the schools.
Herefordshire Council says the scheme will address issues such as pavement parking, stressful and unsafe conditions outside school gates, blocked driveways, and limited opportunities for children to travel independently have all contributed to the need for the initiative.
Councillor Philip Price, cabinet member for transport and infrastructure at Herefordshire Council, said: “Safer School Streets will help make the areas outside school entrances safer and more pleasant for everyone.
“We have seen similar successful initiatives across the country offer a proactive solution to tackling congestion and road danger while encouraging more active and sustainable travel to and from school.”
The scheme is included in the wider Improving Transport in Hereford programme, made possible by a £19.9 million investment from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.
Kim Lane, Headteacher at Lugwardine Primary Academy, said: "Along with the parents and staff of Lugwardine Primary Academy we are delighted to be part of the Safer School Streets initiative, supporting our families and wider community in ensuring our routes to school are safe.”
Where will the scheme be introduced?
- Broadlands Primary School – Broadlands Lane, from the junction of Aylestone Hill
- Lord Scudamore Academy – Friars Street, from the junction of Barton Road
- Lugwardine Primary Academy – Barnaby Avenue from the junction at Burdon Drive
- Riverside Primary School – Belmont Avenue, from the junction of Belmont Court, and Hunderton Avenue from the junction at Hunderton Road
- Trinity Primary School – Barricombe Drive from the junction at Moor Farm Lane/Sheridan Road
Herefordshire Council is contacting eligible individuals directly with instructions on how to apply for a free permit.
Who can apply for a permit:
- Businesses in the zone and their visitors
- Residents in the zone and their visitors
- Healthcare providers working at properties in the zone
- Blue badge holders with a legitimate reason for entering the zone
