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RELEASE: HALESOWEN MEP SLAMS COUNCIL’S SCHOOL CROSSING DECISION
Halesowen Euro
MP Nikki Sinclaire has slammed Worcestershire County Council’s decision not to
build a school crossing on a busy road.
The decision
comes following over 500 names on a petition calling for a crossing to be
installed outside St Kenelms School in Romsley.
In a reply from
Worcestershire County Council, the council said crossing of the road outside of
the start and the end of the school day, was “minimal”.
Last November,
young Luca Pitt was involved in a road traffic accident on the dark road after
school hours.
Parent of
Luca, Steve Pitt said,
“The
decision has been made using one bit of data, it doesn't take into account ANY
other factors, which there are many. The road IS dangerous to cross, it scares
the kids when the crossing patrol is not there. Will it take a more serious
accident before something is done, we have a chance to do something before that
happens”
We Demand a
Referendum Now MEP Nikki Sinclaire said,
“Clearly,
Luca’s story shows that the issue here is one that is outside of school hours
and parents have called for a crossing to be built.
In the dark,
this road is a dangerous area. In the early mornings, or after school clubs,
children are likely to cross this road and we must do everything we can to keep
them safe.
This shouldn’t
be about surveys. This should be about real life experience. Over 500 people
want a crossing. Will it take another accident for action to be taken?
I am calling
upon Worcestershire County Council to review their decision on this matter”
