11 HAVERING ROADS COULD FACE CAMERAS AND FINES UNDER SCHOOL STREET EXPANSION

2nd October 20262nd October 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Expansion, Havering Council, Rainham, School Street Scheme min read

Eleven more roads could be brought under school-time driving restrictions in Havering, with cameras and Penalty Charge Notices potentially used to enforce the scheme around Brittons Academy and Whybridge Infant and Junior Schools.

Havering Council has launched a consultation on proposals to make the existing School Street scheme permanent while extending it into Alexandra Road, Blacksmiths Lane, Elmer Close, Elmer Gardens, Ford Close, Ford Lane, Harlow Road, Newtons Close, Oliver Road, Sunningdale Road and Weedon Mews.

Under the proposals, non-essential vehicles would be prevented from entering the restricted areas during school arrival and departure times, with enforcement carried out using cameras.

Drivers entering without the appropriate virtual access permit could receive a Penalty Charge Notice.

The proposals are likely to be of particular interest to residents and parents who use the roads around the schools, especially as the council’s own review has identified concerns about what happens to traffic and parking outside the existing School Street area.

The review found that displaced parking had not been spread evenly across surrounding roads, with some streets experiencing increased pressure from vehicles and parking.

The proposed expansion would therefore not simply affect parents dropping off and collecting children from school.

Residents living on the additional roads could also find themselves affected by restrictions during the school day, while drivers who need to access the area would need to understand when the restrictions apply and whether they qualify for an exemption or permit.

The council is now asking residents and other people affected by the proposals to have their say.

The proposals cover the roads surrounding Brittons Academy and Whybridge Infant and Junior Schools and would extend the existing School Street arrangements to the 11 additional roads.

The scheme is designed to reduce traffic around schools at the busiest times and improve safety for children and families arriving and leaving school.

However, the impact on surrounding roads and parking is likely to be an important part of the debate, particularly given the council’s own findings about displaced parking.

The Havering Daily wants to hear from residents living on the affected roads.

Do you support the proposed expansion?

Do you think School Streets make the roads around schools safer?

Or are you concerned that restrictions will simply move traffic and parking problems into neighbouring streets?

And if you live on one of the 11 roads proposed for inclusion, how would the restrictions affect you?

We want to hear from you.

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