Back in July we reported that council was consulting on whether to introduce a Healthy School Street scheme for Kenley Primary school, similar to the one already in operation for Harris Primary in Little Roke Road.
On 12th October, Croydon's Cabinet approved plans on a trial basis to introduce an additional nine Healthy School Street schemes, affecting 10 local schools, including the one at Kenley Primary School & Kindergarten.
School Streets aim to improve safety around schools and encourage more pupils to walk, cycle and scoot more often, by limiting motor traffic on the surrounding roads during school drop-off and pick-up times.
The nine schemes will be subject to a trial for up to 18 months. Public consultation and data monitoring on the schemes’ effects is expected to start when the trial launches, with a decision on their future taken before the end of that period.
During the first six-months of the trial, the council collects formal objections as well as feedback, which is used to see if any improvements can be made.
Local residents living within the scheme area will be eligible to apply for a free School Street Exemption permit, so they can have access at all times. In addition, the council will provide exemption permits to some road-users who may need access – including SEN transport. Other vehicles, such as emergency services or refuse vehicles will be automatically exempt.
More information about Healthy School Streets can be found on the council website.
