The roads where cars will be banned during school pick-up and drop-off times have been revealed.
Wiltshire Council has launched a public consultation on its new School Streets trial at six schools across five different parts of the county.
The project will see vehicles temporarily prohibited on roads around school gates during peak times in a bid to create safer and healthier spaces for children and their families.
These restrictions will be enforced using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, which will be mounted in the affected areas.
The cameras will identify vehicles breaking the rules, and drivers will be issued with fines, following a six-month warning period.
Plans for each school have now been released and will be subject to a consultation lasting until December 15.
The feedback received during this time will shape how the restrictions are implemented during a 12-month pilot scheme at each location.
The schools involved are Fynamore Primary School in Calne, Minster CofE Primary School in Warminster, Queen's Crescent Primary School in Chippenham, Aloeric Primary School in Melksham, and Staverton Primary School and Emmaus School in Staverton.
Each of the programmes, which are being introduced at the schools’ request, will see roads around the access to the sites turned into pedestrian and cycle zones.
Nearby car parks will be used as ‘park and stride’ facilities, and strategic pedestrian and cycle routes will be implemented.
Maps of the plans are included in the gallery of this story, and the proposals can be viewed in full on the Wiltshire Council website.
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Cllr Martin Smith, cabinet member for highways, said: “We’re looking to trial School Streets in five areas of the county as part of our commitment to creating safer, healthier, and more child-friendly environments around schools.
“These schemes aim to reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and encourage more walking and cycling – ultimately prioritising the safety and wellbeing of children during school drop-off and pick-up times.
“This six-week consultation is a valuable opportunity for parents, residents, school staff, and other stakeholders to share their views, raise concerns, and suggest improvements.
“Your feedback will play a crucial role in shaping how the schemes are implemented, helping us refine the designs and make informed decisions about their future.
“I strongly encourage everyone affected or interested to take part in the consultation and help us build safer streets for our children.”
Residents of affected streets and emergency services will be exempt from the restrictions.
Other exemptions, including blue badge holders, will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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