Redbridge - Experimental School Streets Pedestrian and Cycle Zone Restrictions

The London Borough of Redbridge

SCHOOL STREETS SCHEME

The Redbridge (Prescribed Routes)

(School Streets) (Experimental No.3) Order 2026

(NOTE: This Notice is about the introduction of a part-time pedestrian zone during term-time [school street] in Ridgeway Gardens adjacent to Redbridge Primary School on an experimental basis. This Order is an extension to the existing part-time pedestrian zone in the area. Objections may be made – see paragraph 4).

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of London Borough of Redbridge made on 19th October 2026 the above-mentioned Order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

2. The general effect of the Order, which comes into force on 2nd November 2026, is to introduce on an experimental basis, a pedestrian and cycle zone in Ridgeway Gardens, IG4. All motor vehicles, except permit holders, will be prohibited from entering or proceeding in the pedestrian and cycle zone during the prescribed hours as specified in the Schedule to this Notice.

Note: This Order will extend the existing Redbridge Primary School “school street” zone and SS23 permit holders in College Gardens, Highcliffe Gardens and Grangeway Gardens will also be permitted to access Ridgeway Gardens with their permit.

3. A copy of the Order and other documents giving detailed particulars about it including map-based plans may be examined at the Customer Centre, Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NY between 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday (except on Bank Holidays).

4. The Council will consider in due course whether the provisions of the Order should be continued in force indefinitely by means of a permanent Order made under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Any person may object to the making of the permanent Order within a period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the Experimental Order comes into force or, if the Order is varied by another Order or modified pursuant to section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, beginning with the date on which the variation or modification or the latest variation or modification comes into force.

5. Any objection must be made in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made and be sent to redbridgetmo@wsp.com  or by writing to: School Streets Team, 2nd Floor (Front), Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NY (quoting reference REDW002). Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.

6. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order is made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 22nd October 2026

Vincent Valerio

Interim Head of Highways and Transportation