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Welcome to School Streets: 2025
School Streets are transforming the school run. As demand for these schemes continue to rise Active Travel England and the Department for Transport have released new guidance to help councils deliver effective School Street programs.
School Streets are transforming the school run. As demand for these schemes continue to rise Active Travel England and the Department for Transport have released new guidance to help councils deliver effective School Street programs.
This third annual event, hosted by Lambeth Council, brings together over 200 delegates to discuss the growing movement of School Streets and explore how local authorities can harness the power of these initiatives to benefit students, communities, and the environment.
With over 180 School Streets funded through the Government’s Active Travel Fund and more on the horizon, the research shows significant benefits: increased active travel, community support, and minimal disruption to local traffic. This event will present the latest evidence, insights, and practical advice for those embarking on their own School Street projects.
The day before the conference, Lambeth Council supported by their key contractor Meristem Design will host an exclusive Healthy Neighbourhood and School Streets Tour, showcasing borough wide Rain Gardens and the innovative St Mark’s School Street scheme in Kennington. Following the tour, attendees can enjoy a relaxed networking social at a local pub. Spaces for the tour are for local authorities and are limited, they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, secure your spot early!
Key themes:
The panels will discuss issues including:
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Funding
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Partnerships
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Enforcement
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Active travel
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Technology
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Health and wellbeing
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Consultation and engagement
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Infrastructure design
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Monitoring
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Evaluation
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Traffic management
Who will be attending School Streets: 2025?
School Streets South will be attended by:
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Local authority officers
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Policymakers
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Councillors and stakeholders
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Teachers and educationalists
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Road safety and active travel campaigners
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Parking and enforcement specialists
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Academics and researchers
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Consultants
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Transport planners
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Urban designers
Join experts, local authorities, suppliers, and community advocates to dive into the latest findings on School Streets, and explore the future of active travel from home to school. Discussions will cover the latest research, best practices in implementation and enforcement, securing funding, and managing the balance between incentives and regulation.
Research by the Road Safety Trust shows that School Streets increase active travel on the school run, are supported by most parents and residents in the nearby community, and do not cause significant road safety issues through traffic displacement.
Research by Active Travel England found that 85% of people in England support active travel and would like to do more, while data from charity Sustrans has previously found that four out of five children want to walk or cycle to school.
Attendee rates
Local Authority Delegates
First 2 FREE
Each additional local authority place for your authority - £95 + VAT
Local authority free registration
If your local authority place isn't listed in the dropdown menu, the allocation has been filled and you will need to purchase the additional local authority ticket on TransportXtra.com
11th February Site Visit: Pre-event
Healthy Neighbourhood walking tour
Limited to the first 50 registered attendees.
Registration details will be sent after booking.
12:45
Meet at the Kennington Oval
13:00
Healthy Neighbourhood Walking Tour
Tourguide: to be announced.
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Lambeth Council supported by Meristem Design will take delegates on an insightful tour showcasing the innovative Rain Gardens across the borough, followed by a visit to the award-winning St Mark’s School Street. Participants will explore the effective combination of hard and soft measures that make this scheme a standout success.
16:00
Networking drinks kindly sponsored by Meristem Design
Optional networking drinks taking place at the Beehive Pub on nearby Durham Street
18:00
Optional site visit concludes
12th February Conference Programme
Programme currently in development
09.00
Registration opens
09.45
Welcome
Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air, London Borough of Lambeth
10.00
Session 1: Building on the School Street narrative
Explore how School Streets can become the starting point for transforming streets on a broader scale. As these initiatives grow, attention is shifting to the entire school journey, from home to school. What strategies can ensure a safe, seamless, and enjoyable experience for children and their families?
Session Chair: To follow
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Speakers to be announced
11.15
Morning break
11.45
Session 2: But how do we get started?
Launching a School Street may feel overwhelming, but our panel of experts is here to guide you. This session will share practical advice on consultation, community engagement, design, implementation, and effective scheme monitoring. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a strong foundation for success..
Session Chair: To follow
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Speakers to be announced
13.00
Lunch break
14.00
Session 3: Sticks and Carrots - what's the right balance?
A look at the different models for ensuring compliance around School Streets. How do you achieve driver behaviour change? Do awareness campaigns involving children make a difference? Are ANPR cameras always necessary to ensure compliance? Is it a good idea to move cameras between sites?
Session Chair: To follow
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Speakers to be announced
15.15
Afternoon break
15:45
Session 4: Play time!
Play the School Streets game with Transport consultant Andrew Potter. This role playing session will give delegates the opportunity to tackle the challenges of setting up and running School Streets from the perspective of politicians, officers, practitioners, campaigners and residents.
Session Chair: To follow
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Speakers to be announced
17.00
Close of conference
Speakers
Cllr Rezina Chowdhury
Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air
London Borough of Lambeth
Habib
Khan
Founder and Director
Meristem Design
Cllr Mike
Hakata
Cllr for Hermitage & Gardens Ward, Haringey
Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment & Transport
Agnieszka Jezierska
Associate Project Manager
NRP
Pete
Dyson
Behavioural scientist
Author and speaker on transport and travel behaviour
Tom
Cohen
Reader in Transport Policy
University of Westminster
Andrew
Potter
Transport Planner and Modeller, Director
Parking Perspectives
Samuel
Dillon
School Streets Manager
London Borough of Lambeth
Brian
Deegan
Director of Inspections
Active Travel England
Nicola
Pastore
Co-Founder
Solve the School Run
Ruth
Du-Lieu
Deputy Director of Place
Medway Council
Exhibition and supporter packages
Supporter Package
Includes:
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Company logo as 'supporter' on the event website, in all advertisements and communications (print and digital)
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Inclusion in the programme, with a speaker or session chair (to be discussed with Programme Manager)
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3m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company profile, including logo and 250 word profile on the event website
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Up to 5 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£2,500 + VAT
Headline Sponsor
Includes:
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Prominent logo placement on all event marketing materials (website, e-shots, event signage, social media)
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Feature as “Headline Sponsor” in all event communications and press releases
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Acknowledgement as Headline Sponsor during event opening and closing remarks
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Keynote presentation and opportunity to participate in a panel discussion
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Premium exhibition space at the event for direct engagement with delegates
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Logo featured on event holding slides and delegate packs
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Opportunity to contribute to a pre-event article or article featured on www.transportXtra.com and promoted on social media
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Company profile in event materials distributed to all delegates
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Acknowledgement on event social media channels with posts leading up to, during, and after the event
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Social media shout-outs and inclusion in event hashtags
£5,000 + VAT
Secure your exhibiton stand!
To discuss exhibiting opportunities at the School Streets, contact Jason Conboy on 020 7091 7893
Join experts, local authorities, suppliers, and community advocates to dive into the latest findings on School Streets, and explore the future of active travel from home to school. Discussions will cover the latest research, best practices in implementation and enforcement, securing funding, and managing the balance between incentives and regulation.
Exhibitors include:
