School Street Scheme at Trinity School
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WQ.375/2025
WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR INFRASTRUCTURE BY DEPUTY H.L. JEUNE OF ST. JOHN, ST. LAWRENCE AND TRINITY QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 6th OCTOBER 2025
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 13th OCTOBER 2025
Question
"In relation to the School Street Scheme pilot put in place at Trinity School from September 2024 to July 2025 to help families and children walk and cycle to school safely, will the Minister advise –
- what public feedback was received and when the feedback will be published and communicated to residents;
- what adjustments, if any, will be made to the pilot following feedback; and
- the expected timeline for the implementation of any such changes?"
Answer
Trinity Primary School is a busy parish school with year-round activity, including term-time classes, before and after school clubs, and holiday programmes. Ensuring safe access to the school throughout the day, along with suitable waiting facilities for bus users, is essential to support safe routes to school and promote active travel.
Overall, the pilot scheme has been successful in meeting these objectives. While there is scope for refinement, it has largely served its intended purpose.
- The consultation report for the scheme has been completed, and its key findings have been presented to the Minister. The department is currently processing and formatting the data for publication. The final report will be made available on the department's website within the next month.
Feedback was collected from staff, parents, and members of the public. The main themes identified include:
• Broad support for a 20mph zone outside the school.
• Strong support for improved crossing facilities, particularly from parents and staff.
• Mixed views on enhanced bus stop facilities, with most respondents not being regular bus users.
• Support for improved lighting outside the school.
• Some dissatisfaction with the 20mph zone between the showground and Trinity Church.
- The department is preparing a design brief for a permanent layout, which will be submitted for ministerial approval. The brief will prioritise the safety of school children and the promotion of active travel, in line with States' policy.
- The works will then be incorporated into the department's forward work programme. Implementation of the final scheme will depend on available funding, departmental budget allocations, and resources.