Alleyns School coaches idling

[RubyGraeme]

Two coaches parked in Townley Road with engines running, drivers standing around drinking hot drinks, pupils playing hockey on nearby pitch. Driver asked why I was taking pictures and I explained about air quality, near a school, the Mums For Lungs organisation. He explained that if they turned off the engines they'd "have to wait for the air to fill up again". I'm afraid I laughed at this and said that was nonsense. He told me he hoped I get run over. 

I can't attach the clip but can share the reg numbers.

If there's anyone who can tell me how to escalate this and share the footage? 

[exdulwicher]

Complain to the school and the council environmental / health team. As they're commercial vehicles you can also report them to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/driver-and-vehicle-standards-agency

It's a common problem - one driver a little while ago said "oh it's OK, the pollution just blows away". Those coaches have been an absolute bane of the area for years - yes I get that it stops a thousand cars or whatever but they're a law unto themselves. 

And the school won't even consider options like having a pull-in on their land to get them off the road and they don't seem bothered about enforcing the No Idling signs.

[first mate]

Are the coaches in some way licensed by the council and paying to park there?

1 hour ago, RubyGraeme said:

He explained that if they turned off the engines they'd "have to wait for the air to fill up again"

What on earth was he on about? 
 

[march46]

Here’s the email address recommended from Alleyn’s website. I would cc. your local councillors also. 

[malumbu]

I phoned them up a year or so ago, a coach was idling outside school, they helpfully had their number on the board by the entrance, and they took immediate action.  Please go direct to the responsible organisation, rather than resort to social media in the first instance.  

[Rockets]

32 minutes ago, first mate said:

1 hour ago, RubyGraeme said:

He explained that if they turned off the engines they'd "have to wait for the air to fill up again"

What on earth was he on about? 
 

Air brakes - but I doubt you need to be idling for a long time to get the pressure to a level where they will work.

[alice]

This has been going on for years and years the school colludes with the coach drivers

[Earl Aelfheah]

It's really annoying and has been an issue for years.

[malumbu]

Disagree, they took action.  I've regularly walked past there when the coaches are parked and only seen one idling in recent times.  As said I phoned them and they came out to speak to the driver.  More effective than going onto social media

It is an offense under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Regulation 98 of the Road Vehicle Regulations 1986 to leave your vehicle's engine running unnecessarily while stationary