As one of the thousands of parents who use the Stoneham Lane Football Complex every week, I am just gobsmacked at the fact that we have to cross a road with no safe way of navigating it. With the majority of users being young families, most using the site multiple times a week, it is simply putting us all at an unnecessary risk. 

With approximately 40,000 users each month - it is one of the biggest football complexes in the country. 

My argument is - if this was a school, they would have no doubt in installing a zebra crossing, reducing the speed limit and would even supply a lollipop person. 

Hampshire FA have offered their support in this matter as they themselves have tried to get something similar when they first opened, but despite their best efforts the HCC still refused.

Local Councillors and MPs have already expressed interest in supporting this application and will be meeting on site over the next few weeks - but we need the support from the public.

Presently, the road leading to Stoneham Lane Football Complex has a 40 mph speed limit with no traffic calming measures in place. This, coupled with the lack of a zebra crossing, makes it an accident waiting to happen for the young families who must navigate this road. 

This petition is a call for the much-needed installation of a zebra crossing and a reduction in the speed limit on this road.

Together we can affect change and secure a safer route for our children. Please sign this petition and help ensure our children's safety.