We'd like to give a shout out to the marvellous charity, Sustrans, who are helping us operate our School Streets Scheme in a bid to keep the area around St Stephen's safer for our families as they journey to and from school. Sustrans is dedicated to making walking and cycling safer for everyone and marks the twenty fifth anniversary of its National Cycle Network this year.

St Stephen's is one of a number of Richmond schools trialling the School Streets Scheme, where one or more roads surrounding a school temporarily close during opening and closing times to become a pedestrian and cycle only zone. Residents within the School Street retain access and it is anticipated there will be a reduction in traffic.

Richmond Council has been working with schools in the borough to promote active travel for a number of years, however many schools and parents are still concerned by road safety and air pollution around schools. Hopefully, School Streets will reduce the level of congestion around schools, benefiting both our children and local residents.

By temporarily closing roads outside the school, we hope to create a safer, more pleasant environment in the area.

For more information, contact raphael.younger@sustrans.org.uk