Nelson Primary School - SS18

The School Street was originally proposed along Runnymede Close from the junction with Nelson Road into the cul-de-sac. The school then closed this entrance to pupils and as this is no longer an entrance, a School Street is no longer appropriate for Runnymede Close.

The school asked the council to reinvestigate the option for a School Street as they wish to open a gate on St Vincent Road. A consultation did not show support for a school street from St Vincent Road and whilst other streets asked to be included, it is not possible to exclude the street which onto which a school gate may open. If the gate is opened by the school, the council will reinvestigate the impacts. The school does not require permission from the School Streets Team to open the gate.

Hours of operation

The School Street was proposed to operate Monday to Friday from 8.15 to 9.15am and 2.30 to 3.30pm, during term time only.

View the enforcement dates for all School Streets.

How it works

Usually, signs notify drivers of the School Street operating times.

The School Street signs are displayed during school holidays and half term breaks. It is not a statutory requirement to remove, cover or close them.

Shared ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras may also enforce the restrictions in future.

Exemptions

During the operating times people walking, scooting, using wheelchairs, mobility scooters and cycles (including adapted cycles) are able to enter the School Street.

Motor vehicles are prohibited during the operating times, subject to a limited number of exemptions. Find out more about School Streets exemptions.

Map

View a drawing of the proposed Nelson Primary School Street (pdf, 369 KB).

Next steps

We will continue to endeavour to make School Streets more visible in the borough whilst still using the regulation DfT signs as is necessary to make them enforceable.