Council has undertaken works at a number of schools to increase the safety of families across the local government area, including children who make their way to and from school each day.

Crews have recently completed works in school zones at Holy Spirit Infants School Abermain, Pelaw Main Public School, Cessnock West Public School, Ellalong Public School, Paxton Public School, Bellbird Public School and Millfield Public School.

Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent said staff have been working with local schools to achieve the best outcome for all road users.

"We are really proud of the work we are doing at local schools and we remain committed to carrying out more upgrades across the LGA," Cr Pynsent said.

"As a former principal I understand how busy school zones become during the peak hours of drop-off and pick up.

"A number of traffic facilities we have put in have been to better manage traffic during this busy periods and improve pedestrian safety."

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive from the school community including teachers and parents.

Holy Spirit Infants School's new 'kiss-and-drop' zone has been welcomed by parents who no longer have to get out of their car to ensure their child is safely dropped off or picked up from school, with traffic flow and access to parking in the school zone improving as a result.

Since 2018, council has invested approximately $860,000 improving road safety and amenity in and around the city's school zones.

And the work will continue - at its October 23 meeting, council resolved to deliver upgrades at Kearsley Public School during the Christmas holiday break.

Work will be done to upgrade the Tomalpin Street length of the Kearsley school zone, including the installation of concrete pathways and parking upgrades.

Council will also soon be launching an education campaign about parking, with a focus on school zones.