Roads around some schools in Birmingham to close
Roads will be closed around some schools in Birmingham for up to an hour at the start and end of the school day from September.
The 'Car Free School Streets' scheme is being piloted by the city council. It aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality at the school gates. The council says it will also make it easier and safer for children to get to and from school.
Anyone caught driving in the restricted zone can be issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice charge of £50.
The pilot will initially be introduced at six schools:
Alston Primary (Heartlands)
Chilcote Primary (Hall Green South)
Cofton Primary (Longbridge & West Heath)
Featherstone Primary (Stockland Green)
Nelson Primary (Ladywood)
St Francis CE Primary (Bournville & Cotteridge)
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People living on the streets affected will be given permits to access their homes, while blue badge holders and emergency services will be exempt from the scheme.
Councillor Waseem Zaffar, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Birmingham City Council:
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