Ealing Council's Cabinet has voted to make the School Streets travel scheme permanent.

In a vote last week (July 14), the Cabinet approved the permanent implementation of the schemes, following the trial period which has been taking place.

A three-week consultation is still required however, with no set date announced yet, with the Council suggesting September 6 as a possible start date for the consultation.

The programme will be delivered over the summer so that they're in place during the Autumn term of the next school year.

A School Street is a designated area around a school, with some restrictions imposed on traffic during the school's opening and closing times.

Ten schools in the borough have been involved with the scheme, which will see the vicinity around the schools made into a pedestrian and cycle zone.

Councillor Josh Blacker, the council's cabinet member for healthy lives, said: "Our school streets will make it easier and safer for children and parents to choose to walk, cycle or scoot to school.

"The physical and mental benefits to children are clear for everyone to see, with concentration levels and mental wellbeing boosted by the exercise in the mornings, in particular."

Councillor Deirdre Costigan, the council's cabinet member for climate action, added: "The more of us choosing to do the school run this way, the more we will reduce the amount of short car trips being made locally.

"Our school streets have been a huge success with pupils, parents and school staff and I'm delighted we're making them permanent.

"The more of us choosing to do the school run this way, the more we will reduce the amount of short car trips being made locally.

"This will help to reduce the levels of dangerous air pollution in the borough.

"Tackling the climate crisis is one of Ealing's very top priorities and small steps like this can make a big difference."