A new project aimed at making the streets outside of Salford schools safer for children will be launched in Little Hulton on Monday.
The road outside Peel Hall Primary School will become the city’s first designated ‘School Street’ from 23 February.
A school street is a special area outside a school where motorised vehicles are not allowed during school start and end times, unless the drivers have permission.
The road will be monitored using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, with operating hours during term time from 8:15–9:00am and 2:30–3:45pm, to coincide with the start and end of the school day.
It is hoped that the move will ease congestion at pick-up time, make roads around the school safer and encourage children to travel to Peel Hall Primary on foot, by scooter or bike with their parents.
The council said that only “55% of Salford’s young people currently meet recommended activity levels,” and it is thought the scheme will help children to live healthier.
Salford City Council said it has been working with local businesses and schools that could be affected by the scheme ahead of launching the trials.
£1.3 million of funding has been allocated to the delivery of new ‘School Streets’ across Greater Manchester.
Streets will be chosen for the scheme based on a range of factors, including accident data, the surrounding roads and the number of nearby homes and businesses.
Councillor Mike McCusker, Lead Member for Planning, Transport and Sustainable Development at Salford City Council, hailed the move to create Salford’s first School Street.
He said: “The council’s long‑term goal is to increase the number of School Streets across Salford, in collaboration with TfGM and local authorities across Greater Manchester, by delivering new schemes and improving those already in place that benefit school pupils and communities across our city for the future.”
Residents within the zone, as well as special groups (Blue Badge holders and emergency vehicles), will be granted an exemption.
During the first six months, drivers without an exemption who enter the zone will receive a warning letter rather than a fine. Following any initial warning or once the six-month trial period ends, a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) will be issued.
Further School Streets trials in 2026 are also planned for Grosvenor Road Primary School in Swinton.
