en.Wedoany.com Reported - Wiltshire Council plans to launch 'School Streets' pilot projects at three locations in the county, involving Aloeric Primary School in Melksham, Fynamore Primary School in Calne, and Minster Primary School in Warminster. This decision follows public consultations on five potential sites and engagement with residents, schools, businesses, and communities.

The council initially consulted on five potential pilot sites proposed by schools. Based on feedback, the projects at the three schools received clear support, with the public generally recognizing their potential benefits in improving safety and reducing traffic congestion. At Queen's Crescent Primary School in Chippenham, residents expressed concerns about traffic spillover and parking issues outside the proposed area, and the management of a car park used as a 'park and walk' site no longer supported widely promoting this arrangement as part of the proposal. The school is now working with another site provider, and if the trial period proves effective, the 'School Streets' proposal could proceed. At Staverton Primary School and Emmaus School, due to concerns about access for carers and delivery vehicles, the revised scheme was deemed not to significantly achieve the core goal of reducing traffic on surrounding roads, so the site will not proceed for now. The council will instead explore other road safety improvement options and retain the option to reassess the site in the future.

The pilot projects in Melksham, Calne, and Warminster will be implemented under Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs), allowing the council to trial measures, gather further feedback, and ultimately decide whether to make them permanent. Restrictions will only be in effect for short periods at the start and end of school days during term time, enforced by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. Exemptions will be granted for emergency vehicles, residents within the restricted area, and individuals with special needs.

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