Safer Streets – Parking outside school
20th February 2024
Dear families,
I am writing with regard to the health and safety of students at Stepney All Saints and our concerns regarding traffic at the start and end of our school day, in particular cars that park on the yellow zigzag “school keep clear” markings. These marking are to prevent vehicles stopping or parking specifically outside the entrances of the school in order to keep sight lines clear for motorists and pedestrians.
Tower Hamlets Council have informed us that they will now take further measures to protect the children as they arrive at school and make their way home in the afternoons. We have been in contact with the parking enforcement officer and have been asked to remind those who may use their car in dropping off or collecting their children that it is illegal to park on the zigzag lines in front of the school on Bromley Street and Copley Street at the designated times. Persistent illegal parking on the yellow zigzag lines has been brought to their attention and they intend to act on this in the coming weeks.
The parking department has informed us that they will start to issue Penalty Charge Notices via CCTV cameras and those caught parking illegally will have to pay a fine.
Please note that these measures are being introduced for the safety of all children and our local residents.
Thank you for giving this your attention and for assisting us in ensuring the well-being of the students at Stepney All Saints.
Yours sincerely,
Paul Woods
Headteacher