Implement traffic calming measures outside our primary school
The Issue
In our village, everyday joy is overshadowed by the constant worry about the children’s safety when they go to school or try to play outside. As a parent, this issue hits close to home. Our primary school, perched on a hill, is surrounded by roads that offer no footpaths—a perilous situation for the young ones in our community.
Every day, our children face the task of navigating these roads in the absence of basic pedestrian safety measures. The lack of a footpath outside the school is a glaring oversight that poses a real danger to their well-being. Without traffic calming measures, vehicles frequently speed past at alarming speeds, oblivious to the presence of small, vulnerable pedestrians.
Imagine the heartbreak of knowing that your child and their friends, eager to explore the world and engage with their surroundings, are restricted due to inadequate road safety provisions. It is a basic right for them to move freely and safely in their own neighborhood. We must address this pressing issue before any more near misses, or worse, tragic accidents occur.
The facts are clear and disturbing. According to the Department for Transport, pedestrian casualties remain a significant concern in areas lacking proper road safety measures. Implementing even simple solutions such as speed bumps, pedestrian crossings, and clearly marked footpaths have been proven effective in reducing road accidents worldwide. As residents, it is our responsibility to demand these changes to protect our children.
We urge our local council to prioritize the safety and well-being of our community's children by installing essential traffic calming measures on the roads surrounding the primary school. These changes are not merely a request but a necessity. Every child deserves the right to access education without fear, and the opportunity to play outside freely without their parents being consumed by worry.
Join us in calling for action from the local authorities to make our roads safer. Sign this petition and champion a safer environment for our children to grow up in, learn, and play. Change begins with collective action; let's ensure our village embraces the responsibility of protecting its future—our children. Please sign this petition and share it with friends and family who care about child safety.
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The Issue
In our village, everyday joy is overshadowed by the constant worry about the children’s safety when they go to school or try to play outside. As a parent, this issue hits close to home. Our primary school, perched on a hill, is surrounded by roads that offer no footpaths—a perilous situation for the young ones in our community.
Every day, our children face the task of navigating these roads in the absence of basic pedestrian safety measures. The lack of a footpath outside the school is a glaring oversight that poses a real danger to their well-being. Without traffic calming measures, vehicles frequently speed past at alarming speeds, oblivious to the presence of small, vulnerable pedestrians.
Imagine the heartbreak of knowing that your child and their friends, eager to explore the world and engage with their surroundings, are restricted due to inadequate road safety provisions. It is a basic right for them to move freely and safely in their own neighborhood. We must address this pressing issue before any more near misses, or worse, tragic accidents occur.
The facts are clear and disturbing. According to the Department for Transport, pedestrian casualties remain a significant concern in areas lacking proper road safety measures. Implementing even simple solutions such as speed bumps, pedestrian crossings, and clearly marked footpaths have been proven effective in reducing road accidents worldwide. As residents, it is our responsibility to demand these changes to protect our children.
We urge our local council to prioritize the safety and well-being of our community's children by installing essential traffic calming measures on the roads surrounding the primary school. These changes are not merely a request but a necessity. Every child deserves the right to access education without fear, and the opportunity to play outside freely without their parents being consumed by worry.
Join us in calling for action from the local authorities to make our roads safer. Sign this petition and champion a safer environment for our children to grow up in, learn, and play. Change begins with collective action; let's ensure our village embraces the responsibility of protecting its future—our children. Please sign this petition and share it with friends and family who care about child safety.
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Petition created on 28 September 2026