School friendly zones

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Background

The benefits of introducing school friendly zones include:

  • an increase in walking, cycling and active lifestyles for pupils and parents
  • a reduction in traffic speed, congestion and air pollution around school gates

Schools and start dates

On 7 June 2021, we introduced school friendly zones at three primary schools, initially for 18 months:

On 16 August 2022 we introduced school friendly zones at a further five primary schools, initially for 18 months:

On 15 August 2023 we introduced school friendly zones at a further four primary schools, initially for 18 months:

Next: Applying for a school friendly zone permit