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FAQs - Barnsdale Road (Consultation now closed - 14th July - 7th September 2025)

Frequently asked questions - Barnsdale Road Play Street

What is the purpose of a Play Street?

Are Play Streets a new concept?

What’s the difference between ‘Street Play’ and a ‘Play Street’?

There are lots of places for children to play such as gardens or parks, why do they need the street too?

What games or activities are allowed on a Play Street?

What are the proposals for my street?

Won’t children get confused and think it’s safe to play on the road at other times?

Is there an age limit on children playing?

Will I feel excluded if I don’t have children?

Who is responsible for safety on the Play Street?

Can neighbouring streets use the Play Street?

What if I need to use my car during ‘Play Street’ hours?

What if I need to use my bike during ‘Play Street’ hours?

Will vehicles be able to leave the street during the restricted hours?

I live in one of the proposed Play Streets and am disabled, will there be an exception for me?

If you’re restricting through-traffic, won’t that increase the traffic on surrounding roads?

Won’t my car get damaged if kids are playing in the street?

Can loading and unloading take place during ‘Play Street hours’?

I am having works carried out at my residence, can my trades person purchase a parking permit?

How do I report illegal driving?

How do you pick what street becomes a ‘Play Street’, why is it our street?

How will speeding be enforced?

Will it be noisy?

I’ve seen other Play Streets have ‘Street Makers’ will we have those too?

I want to nominate a street for a Play Street, how do I do that?

I’ve heard about school streets previously, is that the same thing?

How do I find out more about Westminster City Council ActiveStreets Programme?

Who do I contact if I have a concern about a Street Play session going on?

I'd like physical copies of the materials and questionnaire, how do I request this?

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