Find out which Calderdale roads will be closed to motorists as schools re-open

Calderdale Council is working with schools to encourage children and young people to undertake more greener ways of travel as part of a Schools Street scheme.
Swires Rd, HalifaxSwires Rd, Halifax
Swires Rd, Halifax

Starting Monday, roads outside 14 Calderdale schools will be closed to cars at school drop-off and pick-up times to promote more active ways for children and young people to get to and from school, such as walking and cycling.

No vehicles will be allowed on certain streets at these times for up to six weeks, as the council is using its powers to transform the streets into temporary pedestrian and cycle zones.

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Scott Patient, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Environment, said: “A key part of this is to protect them from dangerous air pollution and help families make healthy and sustainable travel choices.

Scott Patient, Calderdale councillorScott Patient, Calderdale councillor
Scott Patient, Calderdale councillor

“Recently we have enjoyed the many benefits of fewer vehicles on our roads.

“The School Streets scheme will encourage a healthier lifestyle and create a safer, cleaner and more pleasant environment for everyone.”

"Our School Streets will support social distancing rules, safe spaces, safe transport and a safe education.”

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There will be controlled access for residents’ vehicles, deliveries, emergency and utility vehicles.

Schools across Calderdale are set to re-openSchools across Calderdale are set to re-open
Schools across Calderdale are set to re-open

The new restrictions are part of the national School Streets community-based approach, aiming to reduce car usage and air pollution, promote walking and cycling and boost road safety, health and wellbeing.

This supports the Council’s ongoing work to tackle the climate emergency, improve air quality and become the most active borough in the North by 2024 through the Active Calderdale movement.

Parents, carers and nearby residents and businesses are being contacted directly about the new restrictions. There will be signs in place on site and school staff will be there to provide information, engage with people and ensure compliance with the rules, taking social distancing into account.

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The effectiveness of the scheme will be monitored and the feedback will inform future rollout decisions.

These are the 14 schools where the new restrictions will apply as of Monday 15 June, from Monday to Friday on the following roads and at the following times:

· Abbey Park Academy, Illingworth – Keighley Close, 8.15am – 9.15am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm

· Beech Hill School, Halifax – Mount Pleasant Avenue, 8.20am – 9.05am and 2.40pm – 3.25pm

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· Bradshaw Primary School, Halifax – Ingham Lane, 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.45pm – 3.30pm

· Field Lane Primary School, Rastrick – Burnsall Road, 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.45pm – 3.40pm

· Northowram Primary School, Northowram – Baxter Lane, 8.30am – 9.15am and 3pm – 3.45pm

· Riverside Junior School, Hebden Bridge – Holme Street, 8am – 9.15am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm

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· St Augustine's CE (VA) J and I School, Halifax – driveway closed 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.45pm – 3.30pm

· St Chad’s CE Primary Academy, Brighouse – Finkil Street, 8.15am – 9am and 2.45pm – 3.30pm

· St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Halifax – Portland Road, 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.45pm – 3.45pm

· St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Voluntary Academy, Todmorden – Wellington Road, 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.45pm – 3.30pm

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· St Malachy’s Catholic Primary School, Illingworth – Furness Place, 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.30pm – 3.15pm

· St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Halifax – Swires Road, 8.45am – 9.30am and 2.45pm – 3.30pm

· Wainstalls School, Halifax – Wainstalls Road, 8.30am – 9.10am and 3pm – 3.40pm

· Withinfields Primary School, Southowram – Withinfields, 8.30am – 9.15am and 2.45pm – 3.30pm

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Improving air quality, protecting the borough’s distinctive environment and making it more resilient is fundamental to the Vision2024 for Calderdale.

For more information: visit: www.schoolstreets.org.uk.

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