Pilot scheme begins to restrict cars near Bedford primary school

A pilot scheme has started to restrict cars from roads around a primary school in Bedford.

The School Street pilot around Castle Newnham primary is the fourth for the town, and means during drop off and pick up times during the school term – 8.15am to 9am and 3pm to 3.45pm – motor vehicles will not be allowed in York Street between Rosamond Road and Denmark Street.

Kat Edwards, Castle Newnham primary headteacher said: “As a school in the heart of our community, we have always been proud of the number of children who already walk, scoot and cycle to school. The new School Street now makes it safer and more pleasant for both children and their parents on the journey to school, so we hope this encourages even more families to travel to school actively where possible.”