Birchfield Community Primary School - School Streets - Post Launch Consultation

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Closes 9 Apr 2026

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Introduction

Birchfield Community Primary School - School Streets

Welcome to the Parent, Resident and Community Survey for Birchfield Community Primary School - School Streets. We would like your feedback on the School Streets that is currently being trialled on Birchfield Road. We will use an anonymous summary of your responses to evaluate the success of the School Street initiative and determine whether it should become a permanent feature.

Please share your views with us

This consultation will run for 6 months from the start of the School Street (9th October) until 9th April 2026. This survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.

How long is the trial period?

The trial scheme commenced on 9th October 2025 and is scheduled to last for a total of 18 months. During these 18 months, an initial 6-month consultation window is available. This runs from 9th October until the 9th April 2026. After the consultation period has finished, it can be considered whether the scheme can become permanent. 

How will the School Street run?

Over the past few years, Birchfield Community Primary School has seen an increase in the number of complaints from local residents regarding parking issues, and complaints from parents/carers about the safety of children on and nearby the streets leading to school. As a result, Birchfield Community Primary School was highlighted as a potential school that could benefit from a School Street scheme. 

To achieve a School Street for Birchfield Community Primary School, we are closing Birchfield Road, heading east from the main Birchfield Road junction to the gates of Birchfield Pre-School. The scheme will be in effect from 08:15 to 09:15 and again between 15:00 and 15:45 (excluding school holidays and weekends). 

During the closure periods, stewards will be present to help enforce the scheme and to welcome families arriving at the School Street on foot, scooter or cycle. 

Motor vehicles are not permitted to enter the School Street unless they have been granted an exemption. Examples of exemptions are: vehicles belonging to residents inside the School Street zone, blue badge holders, emergency services, and delivery vehicles.

Please see the map below for details of the location of the closure:

Please share your views with us

Before answering the following questions, please make sure you have read and understood the information provided about School Streets and the proposed trial.

1. Which of these apply to you (select all that apply). *The proposed School Street zone includes: Birchfield Road, heading east from the main Birchfield Road junction to the gates of Birchfield Pre-School.
(Required)
2. How do you usually travel on the street(s) in the proposed School Street Zone, during the proposed closure times? *Park and Stride means driving most of the journey but parking away from your destination (outside the proposed School Street zone) and walking the last 5 minutes or more.
(Required)
3. What is your view on the following statements during drop-off and pick-up times within the proposed School Street zone? *The proposed School Street zone includes: Birchfield Road, heading east from the main Birchfield Road junction to the gates of Birchfield Pre-School.
(Required)
4. Do you support this proposed trial School Street road closure during pick up and drop off times, as described.
5. Do you have any further comments about the current situation at school drop off and pick up time, or about the proposed School Streets trial?