Car-free zones could be rolled out at six primary schools across South Lanarkshire after a successful pilot.

Councillors on the Roads Safety Forum today (November 4) agreed to explore extending the scheme, which aims to cut congestion and improve safety outside schools.

The move follows a trial at Burnside Primary in Rutherglen and St Joseph’s Primary in Blantyre which was made permanent in May after positive feedback.

If approved, the new phase would see roads outside selected schools closed to traffic during drop-off and pick-up times, with exemptions for residents, staff and emergency vehicles.

The schools being considered are St Elizabeth’s Primary (Eddlewood, Hamilton), St Columbkille’s Primary (Rutherglen), Carnwath Primary (Carnwath, Lanark), Glenlee Primary (Hamilton), Newfield Primary (Hamilton) and Kirklandpark Primary (Hamilton).

All six schools have engaged with the council’s traffic and transportation team, and head teachers have expressed interest in joining the scheme.

Following the Roads Safety Forum’s endorsement, formal consultation will now begin with schools and nearby residents.

Some sites were ruled out due to being on through roads, sharing access with community facilities, or being in rural areas where pupils rely on school transport.