Heamoor, Boscathnoe Lane: Mounts Bay Academy School Street Trial
Findings.
Following consideration of the feedback received a decision has been made to not continue with the trial.
The signage and ETRO will be cancelled shortly. Further details on reasoning and next steps will be shared in due course.
We are trialling a School Street to enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion at Mounts Bay Academy, during drop-off and pick-up times, while encouraging walking and cycling.
What are we consulting on?
We want your views on the School Street scheme, which we anticipate will improve safety for everyone around Mounts Bay Academy. Most traffic will be banned from the School Street during school pick-up and drop-off times, in order to reduce traffic during these times and promote walking and cycling.
Vehicles still able to access the School Street include:
- Those accessing residential premises within the School Street
- Disabled badge holders
- School buses, taxis or private hire vehicles contracted by Cornwall Council to take children to or from school
- Local buses
- Emergency vehicles
- Vehicles being used in pursuance of statutory duties (e.g. bin lorries)
- Vehicles being used to repair the road or fix utilities (gas / water / electric etc.)
Why are we doing this?
There is significant traffic outside the academy during peak times (drop-off and pick-up), which poses safety risks for students, teachers, and other pedestrians. Similar schemes have yielded positive results in other locations, and we aim to replicate those outcomes here to make the area safer and more pleasant.
The trial will be implemented via a special Traffic Order (known as an Experimental Traffic Order (ETO)), which will allow us to gauge the success of the design.
To view details of the scheme & the legal Experimental Traffic Order, please visit our Appyway Platform.
Next steps
The trial commences on 22nd April 2025 and will last for a minimum of six months. Following the trial, we will review all feedback and other traffic data to determine the next steps.
How can I respond to this consultation?
To provide us with feedback about these proposals, please complete the Feedback Form below.
Alternatively, you can email Cormac Infrastructure Design at traffic@cormacltd.co.uk or post a response to Infrastructure Design Group, Cormac Consultancy, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, TR16 5EH. When emailing or responding by post, please quote the following scheme reference Infra24-079. All responses must be received by the 22nd October 2025.
