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Welcome to School Streets: 2026
School Streets are transforming the school run – improving air quality, cutting congestion, and making walking and cycling to school safer and more enjoyable for thousands of children and families.
Now returning for its fourth annual edition, and once again hosted by Lambeth Council,
School Streets South 2026 is the UK's only conference in the South of England dedicated entirely to School Streets policy, delivery, and innovation.
Each year the event brings together more than 200 local authority officers, campaigners, teachers, engineers, and active travel professionals to share lessons, showcase progress, and shape the future of safer, healthier journeys to school.
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The 2026 conference will highlight the latest developments from Active Travel England and the Department for Transport, alongside new research, case studies, and practical advice for authorities implementing and expanding School Street programmes.
Key themes:
At School Streets South 2026, expert speakers and practitioners will explore the full range of issues shaping the design and delivery of successful School Street schemes, including:
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Funding and partnerships
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Enforcement and monitoring
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Health, wellbeing, and air quality benefits
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Consultation and community engagement
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Infrastructure design and technology
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Data, evaluation, and impact measurement
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Integration with active travel and Healthy Neighbourhoods
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Behaviour change and travel planning
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Traffic management and safety
Through panel discussions, case studies, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain real-world insight into how School Streets are being delivered across the UK – and what's next for this fast-growing movement.
Who should attend
School Streets South 2026 will be attended by:
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Local authority officers and councillors
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Policymakers and campaigners
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School leaders and education professionals
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Active travel, road safety and enforcement teams
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Urban designers and transport planners
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Consultants and researchers
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Technology and data providers
Why attend
School Streets South is your opportunity to:
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Learn directly from pioneering local authorities and project leaders
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Hear the latest national policy updates from Active Travel England and DfT
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Discover innovative design and enforcement approaches
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Network with peers delivering schemes across the UK
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Join the growing national community shaping the future of School Streets
Recent monitoring by
Active Travel England shows that School Streets typically cut car use for school journeys by up to half, with measurable improvements in air quality and child activity levels.
National surveys from Sustrans and YouGov show that more than four out of five people support School Streets, and most children say they'd prefer to walk, wheel or cycle to school if they could.
Local authority free registration
Maximum of two tickets per local authority.
If you still wish to attend, you will need to purchase a local authority ticket, priced at £145 + VAT.
We encourage you to secure your place as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
Attendee rates
12th February Conference Programme
Programme currently in development
09.00
Registration opens
09.45
Welcome
Cllr Rezina Chowdhury, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Lambeth and Clean Air,
London Borough of Lambeth
10.00
Session 1: Making School Streets work
Each year more School Streets are launched across the UK – but how can authorities ensure early success and long-term impact? This opening plenary shares insights from the schemes that have paved the way and explores how School Streets can evolve into wider Healthy Neighbourhood initiatives.
11.15
Morning break
11.45
Session 2: Extending School Streets to Secondary Schools
Why Secondary Schools need to be part of the School Streets story – and how to make it happen.
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13.00
Lunch break
14.00
Session 3: Behaviour change and data insights
Can car-free journeys to school influence lifelong travel habits? How can data, technology and social research help authorities target interventions more effectively?
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15.15
Afternoon break
15:45
Session 4: Ask the experts
A fast-moving, interactive Q&A bringing together experts in policy, engagement, design, and enforcement.
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17.00
Close of conference
Exhibition and supporter packages
Supporter Package
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Company logo as 'supporter' on the event website, in all advertisements and communications (print and digital)
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Inclusion in the programme, with a speaker or session chair (to be discussed with Programme Manager)
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3m x 2m open space exhibition area supplied with table, chairs, wi-fi and power supply
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Company profile, including logo and 250 word profile on the event website
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Up to 5 delegate places for staff, colleagues and guest invitations
£3,000 + VAT
Headline Sponsor
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Prominent logo placement on all event marketing materials (website, e-shots, event signage, social media)
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Feature as “Headline Sponsor” in all event communications and press releases
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Acknowledgement as Headline Sponsor during event opening and closing remarks
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Keynote presentation and opportunity to participate in a panel discussion
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Premium exhibition space at the event for direct engagement with delegates
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Logo featured on event holding slides and delegate packs
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Opportunity to contribute to a pre-event article or article featured on www.transportXtra.com and promoted on social media
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Company profile in event materials distributed to all delegates
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Acknowledgement on event social media channels with posts leading up to, during, and after the event
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Social media shout-outs and inclusion in event hashtags
POA
Secure your exhibiton stand!
To discuss exhibiting opportunities at the School Streets, contact Jason Conboy on 020 7091 7895
