Traffic fear over new school site in Barnoldswick

3:02pm Tuesday 5th March 2013 in News

COUNCILLORS have raised concerns about the safety of schoolchildren in Barnoldswick.

Plans for a new C of E primary school on land adjoining the town’s high school were approved by Lancashire County Council in January, but councillors are worried about traffic.

Coun Ken Hartley told West Craven Area Committee: “There are going to be an awful lot of people about because of the two schools, so why can’t we put in a user-friendly traffic light-controlled crossing, rather than having cars screaming in and out of the entrance?

“Installing a pelican crossing on Kelbrook Road would allow young children to cross at a safe junction.”

Coun Jennifer Purcell said: “What is a few more pounds compared to a child’s life? People do not always adhere to speeding regulations.”

Jason Homan, Lancashire assistant director of property, said: “If safety is an issue going forward, we will have to look at it.

“The safety of children is paramount, but there is a lot of technical input required. Discussions will be ongoing with our highways engineers.”

Comments (3)

5:54pm Tue 5 Mar 13

coates warder says...

i said months ago before this joke was passed there would be road/traffic problems etc only now after passing the school they think....you cant make this up.ACT FIRST THINK LATER COUNCILLORS MOTO.
i said months ago before this joke was passed there would be road/traffic problems etc only now after passing the school they think....you cant make this up.ACT FIRST THINK LATER COUNCILLORS MOTO. coates warder

8:16am Wed 6 Mar 13

Lilaclilac says...

Winge..... Moan -

End of day C of E building at the moment is so run down, The new school is a fabulous idea, all of Barnoldswicks children get left behind while the money goes to nice big super schools around the county. Also not many primary children walk to school alone, parents should be road safe!


just another reason to winge and moan
Winge..... Moan - End of day C of E building at the moment is so run down, The new school is a fabulous idea, all of Barnoldswicks children get left behind while the money goes to nice big super schools around the county. Also not many primary children walk to school alone, parents should be road safe! just another reason to winge and moan Lilaclilac

5:36pm Thu 7 Mar 13

coates warder says...

no one is moaning or groaning like you say about the new school its where its going to be built.have you actually read the article or not.everyone wants a new school fact .have you also noticed no crossins either zebra or pelican from the dentist up to west craven .over 1,000 children and think its ok most kids dont walk or get walked by their parents ...are you sure or are you just guessing
no one is moaning or groaning like you say about the new school its where its going to be built.have you actually read the article or not.everyone wants a new school fact .have you also noticed no crossins either zebra or pelican from the dentist up to west craven .over 1,000 children and think its ok most kids dont walk or get walked by their parents ...are you sure or are you just guessing coates warder

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