Fourteen school streets are now in place across Richmond borough, helping children to travel safely to school every day.

Earlier this year, Richmond Council used emergency powers to give three primary schools school street status prior to the summer holidays.

More schools were invited to apply and from this month, using an Experimental Traffic Order, an additional 11 schools have also followed suit.

Cllr Alexander Ehmann the Chair of Richmond's Transport and Air Quality Committee, said: "From a standing start, I'm delighted to see that this borough now boasts 14 school streets. This is yet another clear message that Richmond now puts the safety of our youngest (and most vulnerable road users) first."

What are school streets?

A school street is where a road(s) around a school temporarily closes to all motor vehicles except those of the immediate road residents; thereby becoming a pedestrian and cycle zone during the school's opening and closing times.

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They ensure a safer space for children around their school, contribute to reduced local pollution and encourage parents and children to opt for sustainable travel methods, like walking and cycling.

The first six months of implementation will be a consultative period, where residents, parents and the school community can give their feedback. Should the trials be successful, the order will be made permanent.

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14 school streets in the borough

• Orleans Primary School
• St Stephen's Primary School
• (GEMS) Twickenham Primary Academy
• St Richard Reynold Catholic College
• Stanley Primary School
• Hampton Infants and Nursery School
• Holy Trinity CoE Primary School
• The Richmond upon Thames School
• Hampton Hill Junior School
• Jack and Jill Prep school
• St John the Baptist CE Junior School
• St Mary's CE Primary School
• The Russell Primary
• Trafalgar Infant and Junior Schools