Roads around primaries to be closed to traffic
THREE SCHOOLS IN NEW TERM
MEMBERS of the public are being asked their views on a trial of a scheme to improve safety outside schools in Leicestershire.
Traffic will be limited outside three primary schools at drop-off and pick-up times.
The school streets project, led by Leicestershire County Council, is also aiming to cut pollution during the four-week trial, by encouraging children to walk, cycle, scoot or park and walk to and from school.
It will take place from August 30 to the end of September.
Parents and the community are being invited to learn more about the scheme, at Belvoirdale in Coalville, Saint Luke’s in Thurnby and Latimer in Anstey.
The engagement sessions will be a place for people to air concerns, ask questions and learn more about the trial.
More than 1,000 letters and leaflets have been sent to homes in the areas informing them of the scheme. Posters have also been put up on the affected roads.
Councillor Ozzy O’Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: “These engagement sessions will be a great way for us to help residents and parents prepare for the start of this trial when the new school year begins.
“I’d urge people to come along and ask any questions they might have so that we can make this trial as successful as it can be.”
The council said the scheme comes after a successful trial in Oxfordshire.
In Thurnby, Main Street’s junction with Grange Lane and Hollies Way will be closed between 8am and 9.15am and 2.30pm and 4pm.
Information sessions will be held at Memorial Hall, Thurnby, on August 10, from 3.30pm to 6pm and August 16, between 9.30am and 12.30pm.
Scotlands Road, leading to Belvoirdale will be closed between 8am and 9.15am and 2.15pm and 3.45pm.
Sessions will be held at Marlene Reid Centre, Coalville, on August 18, between 9.30am and 1pm and on August 16, at the school, between 12.30pm and 4pm.
In Anstey, Latimer Street will be closed from 8am to 9.15am and 2.15pm to 3.45pm.
Sessions will be held at Anstey library, on August 13, between 10.30am and 1pm and August 15, between 1.30pm and 4pm.
Richard Dax, head teacher at Belvoirdale has said: “Children come to Belvoirdale, knowing they can learn about our fascinating community and wider world, safely.
“This includes the journey to and from school. Belvoirdale is proud to be part of the school streets campaign”.
Residents who live in the affected streets will still have access. They will need to apply for a free permit from the Choose How You Move website later in the summer.
Volunteers are wanted to help implement the scheme. They will be asked to cordon off the roads and monitor access. Training and equipment will be provided.
The volunteers will also have a liaison officer, a council employee who works with them, giving support and relaying any concerns.
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