Brighton & Hove 'School Streets' Scheme: Residents To Have Their Say

A consultation has begun in order for residents to air their views on proposals for road closures around six schools in the city.

The schools involved in the 'School Streets' scheme are:

• Westdene Primary School
• Downs Infant School
• Downs Junior School
• St Mary's RC Primary School
• Hove Junior School (Portland Rd site)
• Queen's Park Primary School

Each of the schools has its own consultation, so parents and residents can comment on the scheme relevant to them.

The consultation will be open until November 29th.

In September, Members of the Environment, Transport and Sustainability (ETS) committee approved plans to implement a city-wide School Streets programme, beginning with 12 schools over the next two years.

The idea of the School Streets scheme is to create a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists and people riding scooters to get to school.

By removing cars from areas around school gates, there is less idling of engines, which should improve air quality and less chance of accidents from cars trying to manoeuvre in and out of clogged-up streets surrounding the school.

The council assures that 'residents will continue to have access to their properties during the timed restrictions as will emergency services, Blue Badge holders, doctors or care visitors, people who have a business premises on the street and contracted school transport'.

Amy Heley, chair of the ETS committee said:

“As a School Streets volunteer, I’ve seen first hand the benefits they can have to children, parents and carers in the city.

“We’re working very hard to build a city which supports active and sustainable travel School Streets provide a safe space for walking, cycling and scooting, as well as cleaner air outside the school gates.

“I’d encourage anyone affected to take part in the consultation. It’s important residents have their say on how the schemes are designed so that they work for everyone.”

Have your say here:

https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/school-streets-brighton-hove