School streets come to St John’s Wood

St John’s Wood School

As part of the Council’s desire to make roads safer near to our schools we extended ‘School Streets’ to a further 11 primary schools from 1st June including our very own Barrow Hill Junior School.

Bridgeman Street is now closed to traffic at both drop-off and pick-up times during the week with drivers facing a penalty if they ignore the temporary traffic ban at these times. 

As David Tomlinson, Headteacher, says: 

"I am grateful for the help our local councillors have provided in getting the introduction of a Schools Street installed for Barrow Hill Junior School which provides valuable safe space for the pupils, staff and parents and I am sure will encourage more local journeys to be made by foot".

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Robert Rigby has lived in St John’s Wood for over 30 years with his wife Emiko, working in the travel sector as a sales and marketing specialist. He has been a Councillor represented Regent’s Park Ward since 2010. He is committed to serving and being a voice for the community ensuring value for money and good services, working tirelessly to retain St John’s Wood and North Marylebone's unique character and appeal. He has also been Lord Mayor of Westminster (May 2024 - May 2025). Robert said, ‘I am enthusiastic about helping others and standing up for residents and businesses to ensure we have a vibrant community.’
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