URL: https://democracy.bathnes.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2331

Decision Maker: Council Leader

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To proceed with school streets in certain areas.

Content: To proceed with school streets in certain areas. (1)  Subject to the full Traffic Regulation (TRO), to approve in principle schemes at St Phillips Primary School, Widcombe Infant and Primary School and St Stephens Primary School.   (2)  To approve delegated authority for the Director of Place Management to accept future grant funding for these schools or any future grant funding for any other School Streets projects.   (3)  To note that with respect to the school street scheme for the Lyme Road and Charmouth Road LN area and with reference to previous SMD E3494, there are some changes because of further technical work and consultation.   The Council is proposing:   ·  A school street at the top of Charmouth Road (north of the Lyme Road junction) with timed restrictions at drop-off and pick-up for most vehicles ·  A one-way route (eastwards) requiring all motorists and cyclists to enter via Lyme Gardens and exit via Charmouth Road. This is a change from the previous proposal which proposed the one-way route to be westwards i.e. motorists to enter from Charmouth Road and exit Lyme Gardens ·  Three continuous crossings, including two over the junctions with the A4 Newbridge Road and one at the junction of Lyme Road with Charmouth Road. To improve visibility, up to 4 parking spaces would be removed. ·  Cyclists would be required to follow the one-way route.   These improvements will mean:   ·  Safer, calmer and less congested environment at school pick-up and drop-off ·  Slower traffic and safer crossing facilities ·  Improved traffic flow and reduced conflict between road users ·  Priority for those walking, wheeling or cycling   It is proposed that the school street scheme will be introduced via a traffic regulation order (TRO) which will be consulted upon in December 2025. School Streets aim to improve the environment directly outside schools at the start and end of the school day by restricting access for most of the motorised vehicle traffic.   School Streets will contribute to the meeting the aims of the Journey to Net Zero and to delivering the Corporate Strategy:   ·  Preparing for the future – the schemes would support residents to make travel choices that have a positive impact on the environment. ·  Delivering for local residents – they would provide facilities that give priority and support to active travel. ·  Focusing on prevention – the schemes would support people to choose active travel, promoting better health with the potential to contribute towards improved air quality.   More travel choices – as part of the wider programme to deliver improved sustainable transport across B&NES, the schemes would contribute towards providing alternatives to private car use. Not to progress any school streets: this option was rejected as delivery of school streets is a Cabinet Member commitment.

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025