Holy Cross Catholic Primary - School Street Plus

We are working with Holy Cross primary school to make school runs safer and the area around the school less polluted for families and residents.

We know that road safety is a major concern, with approximately 2,200 vehicles passing though the wider neighbourhood every day.

Making school runs safer

Working with the school, we are exploring ideas to clean the air around the school, which can include anything from greening measures, to new better bike parking and more.

Please share your ideas in our survey below.

To protect pupils and make it easier to walk and cycle to schools during peak drop-offs and pick-up times, we are also proposing timed road closures on the streets surrounding the school entrance.

A stretch of Basuto Road (highlighted in yellow in the map below) will be closed to motorists from ONLY 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm – and just on school days. The roads will remain open the rest of the time.

Signposting School Street Plus

Temporary barriers will help signpost and help drivers navigate the initial launch period. The barriers can be moved for exempt drivers as required and will be fully removed outside the timed closures. Safety stewards will be on hand to advise drivers on alternative routes.

Following an initial trial period, we will look to upgrade the scheme with automatic number plate recognition cameras which will not require physical barriers.

Road signage will help advise drivers of the new rules.

Exemptions

The following people are eligible for an exemption and can enter and leave the new School Street Plus at any time:

• Residents and businesses located on the restricted streets
• Teachers and school staff
• Pupils, parents and carers who are Blue Badge holders
• Carers of vulnerable residents who live on the restricted street

Additionally, blanket exemptions apply for:

• Emergency services
• Local authority school buses
• Utility providers attending emergencies
• Bin lorries
• Postal and courier services

Our safety stewards will be able to assist with entry and exit at each access point. Please speak to them to inform them of your exempt status as required.

Come speak with us

We invite parents and carers to speak to us about the plans during school drop-off time on Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 3.30 - 6.30pm at Holy Cross primary school.

Residents, businesses and members of the local community are invited to join us for a dedicated drop-in session on Tuesday 3 December 2024 from 5 - 6.30pm at Holy Cross primary school.

Have your say

We want to hear from Holy Cross primary school parents and members of the wider school community, including carers and residents, about how best to make the area safer and cleaner.

To share your views on the School Street Plus at Holy Cross primary school, please respond to our online survey below. It’s your chance to feedback on the proposed designs and give us your ideas for environmental improvements you would like to see in the area.

If you have any questions, email us at schoolstreets@lbhf.gov.uk.

Consultation closes on 20 December 2024.