CROFT Primary School is to have a “lollipop person” again.
The school crossing patrol is to be restored after a lengthy campaign by local borough councillors Chris Vobe and Les Hoyle.
The post has been vacant for about six months since the previous employee left the post.
Parents, governors and pupils joined in the campaign to impress the urgency of the situation on the borough council.
Cllr Vobe said: “The delays in this instance have been very disappointing but, after speaking with the council’s chief executive, I have been pleased to reassure governors at the school that measures are now in place to make sure that the recruitment process is much speedier in the future.
“The end result is great news for Croft Primary School. Mustard Lane is a busy road, with a high volume of traffic at school opening times. Children’s safety must always come first.”
Cllr Hoyle, who organised a 200-name petition calling for a new crossing patrol, said: “I am very pleased the borough council has been able to attract someone to fill this position.
“They should be in post before the end of the summer term.”
Cllr Hoyle added that he would be continuing to campaign for a permanent “Zebra” crossing on Mustard Lane.
“It is an extremely busy road and it can be difficult for people to cross at time.”
School gets its lollipop back
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