Views sought on car ban for school street

The school street traffic restrictions would only apply at the beginning and end of the school day

Views are being sought on plans to restrict traffic on the road outside a primary school at pick-up and drop-off times.

A so-called School Street is being proposed for St Adrians Close, Maidenhead, Berkshire, for Wessex Primary School, after a trial.

If it gets the go-ahead the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead said it would be the first school in the borough to bring in the restrictions.

A number plate recognition (ANPR) camera will be used to make sure drivers obey the traffic rules.

The council said the camera would still allow residents on the road, school staff, blue badge holders and emergency services to use the road at the start and end of the school day.

It said following the trial residents and the school community had chosen "with an overwhelming majority" to keep the school street as a permanent fixture.

Councillor Catherine del Campo, cabinet member for adults, health and housing services, said: "Before the trial started, only 10% of pupils, parents and guardians said they felt safe walking and wheeling to school compared to 84% once the scheme started - and 35 % say they now walk or wheel more or further as a result.

"So I urge everyone with an interest in the St Adrians Close school street to take part in the consultation."

Residents have until 4 November to share their views on the plans.

The council added it hoped to extend the scheme to other schools across Windsor and Maidenhead.