- Proposed scheme
- The legal order
- Supporting documents
- How to comment
- Closing date for comments
- Action plan
- What happens next?
We propose to make this ETRO to promote the 'School Streets' project. This aims to tackle the issues caused by school traffic at peak times (the start/end of the school day). Also, to create a better environment around schools.
High traffic levels outside schools:
- creates congestion;
- compromises air quality;
- presents a problem in terms of road safety;
- and also obstructs access for residents and the emergency services.
If we remove vehicles from roads near school entrances at busy times, it will:
- help to make children’s journeys to school safer;
- and make active travel to school (cycling and walking) more appealing.
Schools have been selected based on a range of criteria. This includes the schools' pro-active engagement with schemes aimed at improving their pupils' travel arrangements.
Proposed scheme
This is to create a 'pedestrian and cycle' zone under an ETRO. This will stop vehicle access to the affected area during peak times.
Relevant signing and temporary barriers will be placed in the highways. This will be at the closure point to the zone, to make sure the scheme is achieved as intended.
Road closures will mainly be when the school opens and closes (8.15am to 9am and 2.45pm to 3.30pm). Access will still be made available for permitted residents and emergency vehicles.
- Residents of the restricted roads will be asked to avoid entering and leaving during the closures. They will be able to apply for a free permit for use in unavoidable situations.
- These permits are free. For more details or to apply, see: Parking permits.
This proposal is due to start on 14th September 2023.
The legal order
We consider an ETRO to be appropriate because the implications for the surrounding road network are uncertain. As such, the impact of the experiment will be regularly reviewed, monitored and assessed whilst the order is in operation. The ETRO will allow us to react more quickly if circumstances require the measures to be modified or removed.
The ETRO will last for a maximum of 18 months. In the first six months, there will be a consultation period. People will have the chance to give their views, either in support or against the change. Such comments will be considered very carefully. They may lead to the revisions to the scheme to achieve improved results and will help us to determine if a permanent order should be made.
A decision will be made by the Governing Body on whether to introduce the scheme on the road permanently. This will be made after the consultation period closes, but before the ETRO ends.
Supporting documents
Full details of the proposals can be found in the supporting documents below.
These documents can be viewed, in person, at the Halifax Central Library. For opening times and the location, see: Central Library. Please note: Library staff will not be able to answer any of your queries.
If you have any questions or want copies of the document, please get in touch:
- Email: proposedtro@calderdale.gov.uk.
- Phone 01422 288001 or 288002.
How to object/comment
Representations or comments should be sent:
- In writing to: Proposed TROs, Highways and Transportation. C/O The Town Hall, Crossley Street, Halifax. HX1 1UJ.
- By email to: proposedtro@calderdale.gov.uk.
Closing date for objections
- 14th March 2024.
Action plan
| Action | Completion date |
| Order comes into force | 14th September 2023 |
| Formal Consultation Period Ends | 14th March 2024 |
What happens next?
After the consultation period ends, all representations and comments received will be considered by the Case Manager.
A report that contains their recommendations will be presented to the Governing Body for final consideration.