Last week, I was unfortunate to witness a young child running across a park next to a children's play area, adjacent to a road, who then, due to no safety fence ran into the road and was struck by a passing vehicle. If this park was like the others in the area and had a small fence on the parks edge,  this would not have happened.  The petition below is to encourage Southampton City Council to install a protective fence to prevent this ever happening again. The park is used by family's every day. It's only a matter of time until his happens again causing a possible fatality. I never want to see what I saw again. ever!

Please take a moment to sign the petition to get a safety fence installed to protect our children!

Petition to Southampton City Council for the Installation of a Safety Fence between Houndwell Park and Palmerston Road

To: Southampton City Council Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY

Purpose of Petition:

We, the undersigned residents and nembers of the Southampton community, formally request that Southampton City Council install a secure safety fence between Houndwell park and Palmerston Road.

This petition follows a serious and distressing incident in which I personally witnessed a child being struck by a vehicle near the edge of the park.

This event highlighted a clear and urgent safety risk. The park is regularly used by families, young children, and local residents, and its close proximity to the road creates a dangerous situation where children may inadvertently run or wander into traffic.

 

Reasons for Request:

•Protective Boundary - A fence would create a clear physical barrier between the park and Palmerston Road

• Accident Prevention -

Reducing the likelihood of future incidents involving children and vehicles 

• Public Reassurance -

Providing peace of mind for parents, carers, and all park users. . Community Wellbeing - Ensuring the park remains a safe, family-friendly environment for everyone.

Action Requested:

We respectfully ask Southampton City Council to:

1. Review the current safety conditions of the park along Palmerston Road.

2. Approve the installation of a suitable safety fence around the park boundary.

 3. Prioritise this work to prevent further accidents and protect local children and families.