A county council scheme at a Coalville school has been so well received it is now set to become permanent.

The project reduces 'school run' congestion and improves air quality - will be adopted in two Leicestershire towns.

In the final months of term-time earlier this year, 'School Streets' was put in place at Coalville's Belvoirdale Primary School, creating safe and clear pedestrian and cycle zones at drop-off and pick-up times.

It was also used at Latimer Primary School in Anstey.

This resulted in dozens of children and their parents walking, cycling, and wheeling to schools.

Councillor Ozzy O'Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "We've had some incredibly positive feedback from parents, who we surveyed during a second trial of the scheme, as well as the local community in and around the two schools.

"We've been contacting residents to make them aware of the decision to make the scheme a permanent one and I'm sure it will be welcome given the feedback received."

The scheme will be made permanent, with associated signage displayed on site, following the October half-term week.

Richard Dax, head teacher at Belvoirdale, said: "It's creating a happy environment for our children and other pedestrians too – it's been very positively received."

The schools have selected local volunteers to support the scheme with the necessary training so that roads can be cordoned off at specific times.

Residents on the two streets will still be able to use the roads for access using a permit.

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