St Joseph & St Teresa - School Streets - Initial Consultation

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Closes 7 Apr 2025

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Introduction

A proposed trial for St Joseph & St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Over the past few years, St Joseph & St Teresa Catholic 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, St Joseph & St Teresa Catholic Primary School has been highlighted as a potential school who could benefit from a School Street scheme. 

A trial School Street would run for at least six months; with the hope that it would become permanent if the school and local community supported the scheme.

This 2 week consultation will be part of a larger 6 month consultation for the potential school street scheme. However, at this stage we are seeking initial feedback to support forward planning.

How will the School Street run?

To achieve a School Street for St Joseph & St Teresa Catholic Primary School we are proposing to close Lovers Walk heading west from the Milton Lane junction. The time the scheme will be in place will be 8.15 - 9.00 AM and 3:00 - 3.45PM (excluding school holidays and weekends). 

It is important to note that the exact location of the barrier has not been determined as yet, but we are keen to establish this through further consultation with residents. The road closure will be managed by using barriers on the road and trained stewards in high-visibility vests. The barriers are removed outside of these times. 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 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. 

This initial consultation will help us to make an informed decision about the progression of the scheme, this initial consultation will last for 2 weeks from Monday 24th March until Monday 7th April 2025.

1. Which of these apply to you (select all that apply). *The proposed School Street zone includes: Lovers Walk heading west from the Milton Lane junction.
(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: Lovers Walk heading west from the Milton Lane junction.
(Required)
4. Do you support this proposed trial School Street road closure during pick up and drop off times, as described.
5. If you support this proposed trial School Street trial, would you be prepared to volunteer your time to help man the barrier at the designated pick up and drop off times?
(Required)
6. 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?