Denend Primary and Nursery School Trial School Exclusion Zone

A School Exclusion Zone (also known as a School Street) is to prevent non-residential traffic from using the road network outside a school entrance gate, and / or in surrounding streets, at set periods of the school day – typically during start and finish times. The restriction is a motor vehicles prohibition (pedestrian and cycle zone) that would only be operational when lights are activated on the entry sign.

School Lane, Cardenden.

8.30am to 9.45am and 2.15pm to 3.30pm, only on school days when lights are activated on the entry sign. The trial began on Monday 28th November 2022, for a period of 18 months.

Yes. Certain addresses will qualify as an exemption to access their properties. These addresses will be listed below and shown on a plan. A permit must be displayed, and residents can apply for a permit through the school office.

Station Road

3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 13a, 15, 15a, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31

School Lane

1, 2, 3

• Residents within a qualifying area
• Emergency services
• Blue badge holders
• Loading by goods vehicles (deliveries)
• Refuse collection

A permit system will be developed to allow an exemption as needed for school staff, and Fife Council contracted taxis (for additional support needs / in-care children).

It is intended to have the trial operational for 18 months.  During the trial feedback will be welcomed with the trial periodically reviewed.  A decision will be made by elected Councillors at an appropriate Committee on whether to make the SEZ permanent or not.

It is encouraged that you to travel actively to the school, however it is appreciated some may need to drive to school. A Park and Stride area will be designated on Main Road south of the railway bridge (3 – 4 mins walk). Park and Stride areas are also available in parking spaces behind the Sheltered Housing flats on Station Road and at the Railway Station. See also plan. Please be considerate of others and park responsibly.

There are a couple of other trial SEZ sites and based on feedback on whether these trial sites were successful on meeting their objectives, an appropriate Committee will decide on potential roll-out to other schools.