Leicestershire County Council receives many concerns with regards to parking, congestion, air pollution and child safety in the vicinity of schools. To tackle these concerns, they are looking to trial a ‘School Street’ on Latimer Street, Anstey.
The School Streets initiative looks to provide a solution to these issues through a time limited congestion free zone during school drop off and pick up times. This initiative prioritises pedestrians such as parents and children by providing a safe space for people to walk and cycle in the vicinity of the school through a closure of the street.
Please note, access for residents within the closure points will be maintained and residents will be issued with a school street access permit before the initiative is brought into force.
As part of their promise to involve the community with such a project, the Council will be arranging engagement sessions during the summer period. County Council representatives will be in attendance to talk through the initiative and answer any questions the community may have. Residents will be informed of these sessions, and will look forward to seeing you at those events.
It is expected that the initiative will start on the first day of the new school year, 30th August 2022 for a period of 4 weeks. During these 4 weeks, a dedicated feedback page will be available where residents, parents and the wider community will be able to provide comments on the workings of the initiative and whether they would like to consider this a permanent feature to this street. Please visit www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/leicestershire-school-streets to submit a response.
They are proposing that access to Latimer Street will be closed to vehicles during the trial period from 8:00 - 9:15am and again at 2:15 - 3:45pm.
They aim to launch a Park & Stride route nearby which will help groups walk, scoot or wheel to school safely. More information will be emailed over the summer and available on their website.
In order to get more information, two engagement events will be held for the School Streets initiative and will be held locally:
Venue:
Dates:
- Saturday, 13th August - 10am-1pm
- Monday, 15th August - 1pm-4pm
