Decision details

To consider the recommendations from the special Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP) meeting in December 2021 to determine if the school streets schemes should be made permanent or removed.

Having received a recommendation from the Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel (TARSAP) on the School Streets Programme, Cabinet

RESOLVED:  That the school street schemes for Grimsdyke, Newton Farm, Park High and Marlborough Schools be made permanent.

Reason for Recommendations:  The maximum 18-month experimental period allowed for the school streets traffic management orders under current legislation ended on 27 March 2022 and a decision was required on whether to remove the schemes or make them permanent.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member/Dispensation Granted:  None.