To improve the safety and environment around Cottenham Primary School we are proposing a trial school street. This would be installed with an 18-month Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO). It will create a temporary pedestrian and cyclist zone on short section of Lambs Lane during the school drop off and pick up.
Times of operation
Morning: 8.20am to 8.50am
Afternoon: 2.50pm to 3.30pm
Signposting School Streets
Road signs will be erected at either end of the School Street with the details of the closure. This will inform road users of the restriction.
Temporary barriers will signpost and help drivers navigate the initial launch period. The barriers can be moved for exempt drivers as required and will be fully removed outside the timed closures. Volunteer marshals will be on hand to advise drivers on alternative routes.
Exemptions
The following people are eligible for an exemption and can enter and leave the new School Street:
- residents located on the restricted street
- pupils, parents and carers who are Blue Badge holders
- carers of vulnerable residents who live on the restricted street
Additionally, blanket exemptions apply for:
- emergency services
- local authority school buses
- utility providers attending emergencies
- bin lorries
- postal and courier services
Our volunteer marshals will be able to assist with entry and exit at each access point. Please speak to them to inform them of your exempt status as required.
Have your say
We want to hear from Cottenham primary school parents, carers and local residents, about how best to make the area safer and cleaner.
We will be hosting drop-in information sessions so you can ask any questions and share your thoughts. The planned sessions are:
- Tuesday 6 October 2026, 8 to 10am in front of Cottenham Primary School
- Wednesday 14 October 2026, 5 to 7.30pm Melbourn Primary, Orchard Road
- Thursday 22 October 2026, 3.30 to 6 pm Cottenham Primary School, open to school families only due to nature of event
Come and let us know your thoughts.
If you can’t make a session in person you are welcome to contact us at school.streets@cambridgeshire.gov.uk.
