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In 2024 we engaged with the local school communities on Winstree Road and Villa Road to help us understand what measures could be implemented to make the area safer, greener and healthier. This is the second phase of healthy school street developments on Winstree Road. Phase 1 works can be found here.
We gathered feedback from the school community including parents, pupils, residents, businesses and school staff as well as nearby streets around the area which encompasses four schools: Stanway Primary School, The Stanway School, Lexden Springs Residential Special School and Stanway Fiveways Primary School.
We also conducted a parking survey to gather the views of parents, staff and residents about parking in the area. Key findings revealed:
Levels of walking and driving to school were almost equal among parents/carers — but the majority of staff drive.
38% of parents/carers stated they walk their child to school whilst 37% stated they travel by car or car share. 67% of staff drive.
The Co-op car park on Peartree Road was the most popular Park and Stride facility. This was the most popular among the 7% of parents/carers who use Park and Stride.
Most on-road parking on Winstree Road is caused by parents/carers collecting or dropping off their children at school which results in residents experiencing problems accessing their driveways.
Of the 37% of parents/carers who drive to school, the majority (46%) park on Winstree Road.
72% of residents stated that they experience problems accessing their driveways at dropoff and pick-up times.
Awareness of whether a school has a Travel Plan or offers Park and Stride options was low among both parents/carers and staff.
74% of parents/carers and 83% of staff were unaware of school travel plans.
62% of parents/carers were unaware of Park and Stride options.
Over three quarters (82%) of parents/carers and 77% of staff stated that they would prefer to stick with their current mode of transport.
When it comes to addressing parking issues, residents were split equally about what could be done. 23% supported increased enforcement, 23% supported encouraging parents/carers to walk and 23% supported the introduction of new parking restrictions such as double red lines.
What measures have been introduced along Winstree Road and Villa Road?
A new zebra crossing has been installed on Villa Road.
Carriageway resurfacing works have been completed.
We have employed enforcement officers to patrol school streets and enforce current restrictions and encourage considerate parking behaviours in partnership with the North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP),
There are currently two Park and Stride sites - one at the Co-op and the other at Stanway Community Centre. We are working with all the schools in the area to encourage parents/carers to park at these sites and walk the remaining distance to school with their children.
Other measures:
Creating and or continuing a school travel plan with our coordinator Nick Hill.
Offering Bikeability training for pupils (please note Infant schools are not included).
Offering a pedestrian training road safety course.
Offering a range of resources for schools to share with families.
In 2024 we engaged with the local school communities on Winstree Road and Villa Road to help us understand what measures could be implemented to make the area safer, greener and healthier. This is the second phase of healthy school street developments on Winstree Road. Phase 1 works can be found here.
We gathered feedback from the school community including parents, pupils, residents, businesses and school staff as well as nearby streets around the area which encompasses four schools: Stanway Primary School, The Stanway School, Lexden Springs Residential Special School and Stanway Fiveways Primary School.
We also conducted a parking survey to gather the views of parents, staff and residents about parking in the area. Key findings revealed:
Levels of walking and driving to school were almost equal among parents/carers — but the majority of staff drive.
38% of parents/carers stated they walk their child to school whilst 37% stated they travel by car or car share. 67% of staff drive.
The Co-op car park on Peartree Road was the most popular Park and Stride facility. This was the most popular among the 7% of parents/carers who use Park and Stride.
Most on-road parking on Winstree Road is caused by parents/carers collecting or dropping off their children at school which results in residents experiencing problems accessing their driveways.
Of the 37% of parents/carers who drive to school, the majority (46%) park on Winstree Road.
72% of residents stated that they experience problems accessing their driveways at dropoff and pick-up times.
Awareness of whether a school has a Travel Plan or offers Park and Stride options was low among both parents/carers and staff.
74% of parents/carers and 83% of staff were unaware of school travel plans.
62% of parents/carers were unaware of Park and Stride options.
Over three quarters (82%) of parents/carers and 77% of staff stated that they would prefer to stick with their current mode of transport.
When it comes to addressing parking issues, residents were split equally about what could be done. 23% supported increased enforcement, 23% supported encouraging parents/carers to walk and 23% supported the introduction of new parking restrictions such as double red lines.
What measures have been introduced along Winstree Road and Villa Road?
A new zebra crossing has been installed on Villa Road.
Carriageway resurfacing works have been completed.
We have employed enforcement officers to patrol school streets and enforce current restrictions and encourage considerate parking behaviours in partnership with the North Essex Parking Partnership (NEPP),
There are currently two Park and Stride sites - one at the Co-op and the other at Stanway Community Centre. We are working with all the schools in the area to encourage parents/carers to park at these sites and walk the remaining distance to school with their children.
Other measures:
Creating and or continuing a school travel plan with our coordinator Nick Hill.