Bradford: New 20mph zones brought in at 11 schools

The new 20mph zones will come into force this spring, the council said

New 20mph zones are to be introduced around 11 schools in Bradford.

Councillors in the city said reducing the speed limit would help boost safety for children, pedestrians and cyclists.

Dozens of 20mph zones are already in place around schools in the district, with the latest tranche taking the total number above 50.

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw said they had "not only been shown to save lives, but also have a positive impact on people's physical and mental health".

The 11 schools where 20mph zones are set to be introduced in spring 2024 are:

• Newhall Park Primary

• Rycroft Primary Academy

• Brackenhill Primary

• Southmere Primary Academy

• St Oswalds Primary

• Worthinghead Primary

• Buttershaw BEC

• Reevy Hill Primary

• Wibsey Primary

• Denholme Primary

• Heaton St Barnabus

Bradford Council said it hoped the move would encourage more people to take up walking and cycling.

The local authority has also introduced 20mph zones in the city centre and Barkerend Road as well as Shipley and Ilkley.

Mr Ross-Shaw, the council's executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: "Everyone has a right to safe roads and introducing 20mph zones has the potential to bring about a range of health and wellbeing benefits for people in Bradford, particularly children."