Decision details

The Local Active Travel Safety Programme submitted with the 2026/27 Budget papers included a scheme for a zebra crossing in Weston Lane near King Edward’s Pre Prep School.

It has since been confirmed that the pre-prep school will be moving premises, which will significantly reduce the crossing movements in this part of Weston Lane, meaning a formal crossing facility is no longer necessary.

It is proposed that the £50,000 budget that had been allocated towards the cost of this crossing should be re-allocated towards the cost of providing a zebra crossing in Bloomfield Road near the junction with Somerdale Avenue instead, to provide an improved crossing facility on a route used by children and parents going to/from St Philip’s Primary School.

To reallocate the funding to the proposed zebra crossing on Bloomfield Road near the junction with Somerdale Avenue to ensure best value for the programme and available funding.

Option 1: not change the scheme on the programme – this is a poor option and would not represent value for money because there will be significantly reduced need for a crossing in Weston lane once the school has moved.

Option 2: identify a different scheme – the Bloomfield Road crossing has been identified because it improves an existing walking route used to school and will compliment the proposed School Street at St Philips Primary School.

Option 3: reallocate the funding to the proposed zebra crossing on Bloomfield Road near the junction with Somerdale Avenue (recommended)