Plans to introduce temporary traffic restrictions outside a Calne primary school are set to move forward as part of a wider School Streets pilot across Wiltshire.
Wiltshire Council has confirmed it intends to progress School Streets outside Fynamore Primary School in Calne, alongside schools in Melksham and Warminster, following a public consultation which attracted almost 600 responses.
School Streets temporarily restrict through traffic on roads outside schools at the start and end of the school day in an effort to reduce congestion, improve safety and encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling.
The council originally consulted on five possible pilot locations after proposals were put forward by schools themselves.
Following feedback, School Streets are now expected to move forward at Aloeric Primary School in Melksham, Fynamore Primary School in Calne and Minster Primary School in Warminster, where the council said there was clear overall support and recognition of the potential benefits.
Two proposed locations will not be taken forward at this stage.
At Queen’s Crescent Primary School in Chippenham, residents raised concerns around displaced traffic and parking outside the proposed restriction area. The council said more time would be given for alternative proposals to be developed.
Meanwhile, proposals involving Staverton Primary School and Emmaus School will not proceed after concerns were raised around access for carers and deliveries.
The council said School Streets in Calne, Melksham and Warminster would initially be introduced using Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders (ETROs), allowing measures to be trialled before any permanent decisions are made.
Restrictions would only apply for short periods at the beginning and end of the school day during term time.
Enforcement would use automatic number plate recognition cameras, with exemptions planned for emergency services, residents living within restricted areas and people with defined needs.
Councillor Martin Smith, cabinet member for highways, said: “School Streets are about creating safer, calmer environments for children and families at the busiest times of the school day.
“We had nearly 600 responses to our consultation, and we have listened carefully to the feedback, which has been invaluable in shaping where and how we move forward.
“As a result, we are planning to take three schools forward as part of our pilot, with two sites and three schools - not going ahead at this time.”
Further feedback will still be invited through the statutory process before a final decision is made.
If approved, work would begin ready for the new school year starting in September 2026.
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