ActiveStreets

Group of young children stood between two supervising adults, cheering in front of a colourful pledge written in chalk on the road. Pledge reads "we pledge to open streets to play".

We formally launched our ActiveStreets programme on the 23 August 2019 by signing the Car Free Day Pledge at our ‘Play Street’ at Fisherton/Luton Street, which coincided with the publication of updated guidance on ‘Street Play’, from the Department for Transport (DfT).

Our ActiveStreets programme is a key strategy commitment of our ActiveWestminster strategy, in addition to our Open Spaces and Biodiversity strategy and consists of three types of ActiveStreet;

‘Play Street’
- A permanent designation (Section 29, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) which will provide priority over traffic to children and families to play in streets at specified times. This is underpinned by Department for Transport

‘Street Play’
- Community-led sessions, facilitated by temporary road closures (Section 16a, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) for children and families to play in streets at specified day(s), times and locations.

‘School Street’
- Designated pedestrian and cycle zones (Section 6, Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984) outside school main entrances, usually in operation at school drop-off and collection times, Monday to Friday term-time only.

Our ActiveStreets programme is designed to open up residential streets across Westminster for play, creating space for physical activity right on your doorstep and increasing the number of people who know their neighbours. Schools Streets, Play Streets and regular Street Play sessions enable active travel and improve air quality.

Activation
- An initial programme of play/physical activity for children, young people, families and older people led by ActiveWestminster, the School and/or our partners.

Sustainability
- ‘StreetMakers’ – a programme to identify, recruit, train and deploy parents, volunteers, community groups to continue the programme of activation after the initial period and to ensure community ownership of the ActiveStreet.

Download and read a copy of the full ActiveStreets policy for further information.

Apply to host a ‘Street Play’ session on your street

Street Play sessions are a great way to temporarily facilitate play on your street. As a Westminster resident or local school, you can apply to host a one-off session or multiple sessions using the form below.

If you are applying to host multiple sessions, you’ll also need to supply the names and contact details for at least three Street Makers, including yourself, who will help support in the delivery of the ‘Street Play’ session. We will contact each Street Maker to ask them to complete the required road safety and facilitation training before the proposed ‘Street Play’ session takes place.

Before you apply, please read the ActiveStreets ‘Street Play’ Policy and keep a copy for reference as it contains useful links to resources provided by Playing Out, including a consultation letter template and leaflet to help you explain to neighbours about the notion of street play and notify them about your upcoming ‘Street Play’ session/s. Additionally, you will need to complete and return the Indemnity Form before we can process your application.

This form is for Westminster Residents and Schools only. If you would like to request a Play Street or ‘Street Play’ in another borough, please contact your local borough or submit your interest via the Ask For It campaign website.

ActiveWestminster Street Play Application Form

Please note: ‘Street Play’ applications cannot be used to apply for filming, to hold an event or street party. If you would like to film, hold an event or street party, please apply here.

We accept applications all-year-round, however, we ask that applications are submitted 25 working days prior to the proposed ‘Street Play’ session date(s) and we aim to process application within 20 working days.
Please confirm that you have read and understood the ‘Street Play’ policy and its requirements?*
- Yes
SECTION 1 - Applicant
Please note: We can only consider applications from a school or resident(s) of the street(s) where the ‘Street Play’ sessions are proposed to take place
Are you applying as a (select one)?*
- School
- Resident
Name of Lead Organiser*
First Last
Email of Lead Organiser*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Mobile Number of Lead Organiser*
School Name*
1st Half of Postcode*
2nd Half of Postcode*
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Address Functionality
First Last
Select Address from drop-down menu*
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Geocoder
Reposition the pin correctly on your street where you want the 'Street Play' session to take place.
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Street
Name
SECTION 2 - Location, Date(s) and Times(s)
Please note: Most residential streets are suitable for ‘Street Play’ sessions, however some might not be and we can only approve applications providing the following applies:

• There is no planned highway or footway maintenance at specified location(s) on the proposed session dates/times
• There is no other planned event on the on the proposed session dates/times
• There is no significant effect on vehicular access and/or movement on surrounding roads
• And/or any other activities that require traffic management
Street Name
Must be same as your resident or school address

Street Name
Please select the junctions between which your play street will operate.
From Junction:*
all the way
To Junction:*
Date(s) and Times(s)
Please Note: ‘Street Play’ sessions can only be held during daylight hours and are typically up to 3 hours.
Are you applying for (select one)*
Please provide the names of up to 5 people committed to becoming a 'Street Maker'*
You must provide a minimum of 3 names and a maximum of 5 names. (you should include yourself as one).
First Last
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Name*
First Last
Email*
Name*
First Last
Email*
Street Maker 4
- Add another potential Street Maker
Name*
First Last
Email*
Street Maker 5
- Add another potential Street Maker
Name*
First Last
Email*
Please note: Schools/residents can make more than one application during the year but cannot exceed three Street Play sessions on their secleted road within a 12 month period(e.g. for different days/times)

Dates

Please enter 4 or more dates & times

Date	Start Time	Duration	Actions

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Dates

Please enter up to 3 dates & times

Date	Start Time	Duration	Actions

There are no Date / Time.

SECTION 3 - Requirements and Declarations
Requirements
- We /I will utilise Playing Out’s leaflet and consultation letter template (a simple leaflet and letter explaining what ‘Street Play’ sessions are), which should be delivered to all households/buildings in the street, where the proposed ‘Street Play’ sessions are to take place.
- We /I will adhere to any advice and procedures on street closure layout, any signage (Playing Out provide advice on how to get road closure signs) and/or barrier requirements for any ‘Street Play’ sessions.
- We/I will ensure that any signs and/or barriers erected during ‘Street Play’ sessions must be removed immediately if required for access for emergency services or other residents.
- We /I follow the safety guidelines in Playing Out’s Manual for Organisers (particularly pages 11-12 and 14-16) and also the Steward Briefing for all ‘StreetMakers’ (stewards/parents/volunteers)
- We /I will utilise Playing Out’s Car Notice Template, which is a simple notice letting car owners know that ‘Street Play’ sessions will be taking place (this is only applicable for streets that would like to ask car owners to move their cars for the duration of the sessions).
- We /I will complete a Risk-Benefit Assessment for the ‘Street Play’ activities, which should cover the duration of the sessions.
- We /I will sign and return the reasonable indemnity form prior to any ‘Street Play’ sessions taking place.
Please confirm that you understand and agree to the requirements above.*
- Yes, I / We understand and agree to the requirements
Recommendations
- ActiveWestminster and Westminster City Council strongly recommend that you should take out Public Liability Insurance to cover the duration of the ‘Street Play’ sessions.
Please confirm that you understand the recommendations above.*
- Yes, I / We understand and the recommendations
Declaration
- All ‘Street Play’ sessions will be facilitated by ‘StreetMakers’ (stewards/parents/volunteers)
- Schools or parents/guardians remain responsible for their children, young people and families at all times during ‘Street Play’ sessions.
- This application is entirely for the purposes of children, young people and families play and will not involve the placement of any structure on the highway.
- That no activity requiring any form of license (under the Licensing Act 2003) may be undertaken for the duration of the ‘Street Play’ sessions
- Westminster City Council reserves the right to cancel any ‘Street Play’ session if the sessions are not implemented in accordance with the requirements or are not managed in a safe and appropriate manner.
Please confirm that you understand and agree to the declaration above.*
- Yes, I / We understand and agree to the declaration
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Please read the below statement, which is related to your application and how we will contact you in the future.
Marketing Permissions*
From time to time, we will use the information provided in this form to contact you with information about being a Street Maker, this will include but is not limited to informing you about the status of your application. Please select if you agree to this.
- Yes, I consent to marketing permissions
- No, I do not consent to marketing permissions

For any queries regarding our ActiveStreets programme please contact us.

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Apply to host a ‘Street Play’ session on your street

ActiveWestminster Street Play Application Form

SECTION 1 - Applicant

SECTION 2 - Location, Date(s) and Times(s)

SECTION 3 - Requirements and Declarations

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