The ‘School Streets’ scheme means that roads near schools are closed to cars at pick up and drop off times. Oxfordshire County Council has rolled out trials at several schools across the county, with the aim of making it easier for children to walk and cycle to school. It was introduced on a temporary basis at four schools in Oxford and one school in Didcot in March 2024 for 18 months. READ MORE: Oxford community champion found dead in Travelodge near A34These schools are St Mary and St. John CE Primary School, New Hinksey Primary School, Tyndale Community Primary School and Sandhills Community Primary School, as well as The Manor Primary School in Didcot. The Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras which are used to enforce the closure would also be made permanent.