School Street scheme

School Streets are normally introduced on a trial basis using an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order, during the trial the scheme is monitored, and any issues reviewed before a decision is taken whether to make a scheme permanent. Residents, local businesses, and the school are consulted before a scheme is introduced and once a scheme goes live, further feedback is used to help inform the final decision as to whether to make the scheme permanent.

The latest round of scheme goes live on the 4 September 2024 at which time a statutory 6 month consultation period starts. During this period, we collect any feedback from residents, parents, school staff and the wider community which is used to decide if any amendments are required. Between 4 September 2024 and 4 March 2025 any representations including objections to the scheme should be sent to Mr R Parkes, Place Team, Legal Services, Coventry City Council, PO Box 7097, Coventry, CV6 9SL, or via email to rob.parkes@coventry.gov.uk by no later than 3 March 2025. Please note that these must be made in writing and must state the grounds on which they are made.

Scheme monitoring

We will undertake a range of measures to monitor and assess each School Street Scheme, which includes:

• monitoring cameras to review the level of compliance with the restriction
• collecting traffic and pedestrian data to understand how the scheme is impacting travel behaviour and choices
• consultation feedback from residents, parents, and other stakeholders
• site observations
• school survey data in partnership with Living Streets.

A successful scheme should mean that the road is visibly quieter, safer, and cleaner during the times the School Street is in place. The scheme monitoring during the trial will help to identify if this has been achieved.