The process of setting up a School Street varies for each Council. However, we have put together a list of key links and contacts for each of the authorities, which is set out below. As well as the local authority contacts set out below, your local councillor(s) may also be able to help.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM)
TfGM have a web page dedicated to School Streets, which can be found here: https://beeactive.tfgm.com/the-school-run/#school-streets
Support and advice can be sought by contacting Active.Travel@tfgm.com
Manchester
The Council have a Play Streets policy and information about this can be found here https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/500344/roads_and_transport/7926/play_streets_policy. Support and advice can be sought from the Neighbourhood Teams by contacting playstreets@manchester.gov.uk
Stockport
Stockport Council has a webpage dedicated to School Streets and this can be found here: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/school-streets/benefits. Support and advice can be sought by contacting schoolstreets@stockport.gov.uk
Trafford
Trafford Council has a webpage dedicated to School Streets and this can be found here: https://www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/transport-and-streets/road-safety/School-Streets.aspx. Support and advice can be sought by contacting: traffordtraffic@amey.co.uk.
Salford
Salford Council has a web page dedicated to Play Streets and this can be found here: https://www.salford.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/roads/play-streets/. Support and advice can be sought by contacting: PlayStreets@salford.gov.uk
Bolton
Bolton Council does not have a web page or contact details dedicated to School Streets. The Sport and Active Living team may be able to help with enquiries: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/sport-bolton-0/meet-sport-active-living-team.
Wigan
Wigan Council does not have a web page or contact details dedicated to School Streets. The Road Safety Team may be able to help with enquiries: road.safety@wigan.gov.uk
Rochdale
Rochard Council does not have a web page or contact details dedicated to School Streets. The Highways Team may be able to help with enquiries: highways@rochdale.gov.uk
Tameside and Bury
The authorities appear to have no information online in relation to School Streets or related contact details. Your local councillor may be able to help.