Harrow Council is consulting on proposals for new School Streets at Bentley Wood High School, St Anselm’s Primary School, and Earlsmead Primary School. The consultation is live and running for seven weeks until 2 April 2025.
School Streets introduce timed road closures near schools during drop-off and pick-up times to reduce traffic and encourage walking, cycling, and public transport use. No decision has been made yet, and the council is seeking feedback before moving forward.
For Bentley Wood High School, the proposed scheme would restrict vehicles during term time from Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 9:00am in the morning and between 2:45pm and 3:45pm in the afternoon. The restrictions would apply on Binyon Crescent, Bridges Road, Sitwell Grove, Newbolt Road, Brockhurst Close, Masefield Avenue, Flecker Close, Chenduit Way, Algar Close, Hanselin Close, and Waleran Close.
For St Anselm’s Primary School, the restrictions would operate from Monday to Friday during term time between 8:00am and 9:00am in the morning and between 2:30pm and 3:30pm in the afternoon. The affected roads would be Roxborough Park, Roxborough Avenue, Maxted Park, and Pickwick Place.
For Earlsmead Primary School, the proposed School Street would run from Monday to Friday during term time between 8:00am and 9:00am in the morning and between 2:30pm and 3:30pm in the afternoon. The restrictions would apply on Arundel Drive.
Residents living within the School Street zones and blue badge holders would be able to apply for a free virtual permit to be exempt from the restrictions. The council has stated, “No decision has been taken to introduce a School Street. This consultation will test whether there is local support for the scheme.”
Residents and businesses near the schools will receive newsletters inviting them to take part. Drop-in events will also be held for each scheme.
To give feedback and find more details, visit the School Streets Hub.
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