Safer streets scheme to begin at five schools

The scheme will start in November at five Herefordshire schools

A scheme to restrict vehicle access at drop-off and pick-up times near five schools will start in November.

Herefordshire Council said concerns raised by local residents, schools and parish councils had prompted the need for the Safer School Streets initiative, including pavement parking, unsafe conditions outside school gates and blocked driveways.

It will be introduced at Broadlands Primary School, Lord Scudamore Academy, Lugwardine Primary Academy, Riverside Primary School and Trinity Primary School.

The authority said it would mean safety would be improved around school entrances, air pollution would be reduced and congestion eased.

During term time, vehicle access will be restricted between 08:10 and 09:10 BST, and 14:50 to 15:50 BST on weekdays.

The council added that it would also encourage active travel, such as walking, wheeling, cycling or scooting.

Free permits to the restricted areas will be available to eligible individuals.

Those able to apply include businesses and their visitors, healthcare providers working within the area, blue badge holders within the zone, and residents in the area and their visitors.

Some vehicles will be exempt, including emergency vehicles, waste collection, postal service, school buses and public transport, and utility companies.

Where will the restrictions be?

Here is a list of which roads will be restricted during the scheme:

• 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