Brent School Street fines exceed £1m
Drivers have paid over £1.15m in penalty notices since the Kensal Rise scheme began in November 2024.
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Brent Council has collected more than £1.15 million in penalty charge notices (PCNs) from a School Street scheme operating outside Manor School in Kensal Rise. The total was issued in the 21 months since the scheme was introduced in November 2024.
The scheme, which is enforced by CCTV and mobile teams, operates during school drop-off and pick-up times and is only active during term time. Drivers caught entering the restricted zone face a PCN of £160, reduced to £80 if paid within 14 days.
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Concerns over signage and revenue
Ward councillor Barbara Want has voiced concerns regarding the visibility of the signage for the School Street. She stated that the signs were "too high and not properly visible" and suggested the scheme was generating significant revenue. Data shows the scheme has averaged £54,799 per month since its inception.
Councillor Want told BBC London: "For months I have been highlighting the huge volume of PCNs issued to drivers on the Manor School Street. The fact that it has raked in more than £1m in two years should have told them something wasn't right. It is failing children's safety if drivers are still using the road. I fear the scheme is more about revenue generation than improving road safety or air quality."
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Council response and planned improvements
Brent Council acknowledged the concerns about signage. While stating that the current signs comply with Department for Transport guidelines, the council has committed to installing additional lower-level signs and gateway features to improve clarity for drivers. In July 2025, the two cameras enforcing the scheme generated over £107,000 in a single month.
Promise Knight, the council's cabinet member for cleaner streets, transport and public realm, affirmed the scheme's primary objective. Mr Knight stated that School Streets were implemented to make journeys to and from school safer for children and families by reducing congestion and improving air quality. He added that the council would continue to review the scheme and implement practical improvements to help drivers comply.
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+How much money has the Brent School Street scheme generated?
The School Street scheme outside Manor School in Kensal Rise has generated over £1.15 million in penalty charge notices since it was introduced in November 2024. This averages out to approximately £54,799 per month during term time.
+What are the concerns raised about the School Street scheme?
Ward councillor Barbara Want has raised concerns about the visibility of the signage for the scheme, suggesting it is too high and not easily seen. She also expressed fears that the scheme is prioritising revenue generation over genuine improvements to road safety and air quality.
+What is Brent Council's response to the concerns?
Brent Council maintains that the existing signage complies with Department for Transport guidelines. However, the council has agreed to install additional lower-level signs and gateway features to enhance clarity for drivers. The council also stated the scheme's purpose is child safety and air quality improvement.
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