As readers may be aware, a number of schools in the borough, including James Oglethorpe and Engayne in the Upminster/Cranham area, have consulted on the possible introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) around the respective schools which would not permit school drop-offs or pick-ups within a restricted time period (typically 8am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 4pm during term time). A report will be considered by Havering Council on 14^th September which provides an update on the scheme.

Following consultation, St Peter’s (33% in favour) and Broadford (44% in favour) schools have declined the scheme. However, Wykeham (77% in favour), Parsonage Farm (78% in favour), James Oglethorpe (81% in favour) and Engayne (79% in favour) are proposed to go ahead.

Enforcement is undertaken by CCTV and will only focus on drop-offs/pick-ups in the specified area. All other activity (eg residents, visitors, deliveries, emergency services, etc) would not be subject to enforcement action.

It is anticipated that the scheme will be introduced later this calendar year.

 

By Editor UCRA on 10th September 2016   /   News   /   Leave a comment