A young girl was involved in a tragic hit-and-run incident near Charles Dickens School, a heartbreaking event that has deeply affected our community in Broadstairs, UK. It is a stark reminder that the lack of a functioning traffic light system places our children at risk every day as they travel to and from school. With growing congestion and speeding vehicles, the issue is set to intensify.

In 2019, the Department for Transport reported that 3,307 accidents involving children under 16 occurred near schools. This statistic underlines how urgent our situation is. We are not alone in our struggle, but it is our responsibility to ensure it does not happen in our town again. We owe this to our children, the future of our community.

We propose to install a traffic light system at Charles Dickens School, which would not only regulate vehicle movement but also ensure safe crossing for our children, reducing the risk of accidents.

We urge our local authorities to prioritize this initiative before we have another tragic incident. No child or community should have to endure such a loss ever again. Stand with us to make Broadstairs a safer community for all. Please sign this petition.