DUNSTABLE STREET, AMPTHILL

The safety of our children walking to and from Dunstable Street in Ampthill is under threat. Without any notice, funding for the school crossing patrol has been withdrawn by the council, putting children attending local lower, middle and high schools at risk. In a poorly lit area where our children, often wearing dark school clothing, should be able to safely cross the road, there is now no assistance. 

This abrupt cancellation of the crossing patrol service is a serious concern for all parents and guardians. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) emphasizes that school crossing patrol services provide a safer crossing environment for children and play a vital role in enabling them to reach school. In 2017, the Department of Transport reported that there were 23,805 incidents involving children during peak school travel times. We cannot afford to take risks with our children's lives.

In a society that actively encourages pupils to walk to school to promote health and wellbeing, it is imperative that we provide them with a safe and secure walking environment. The council should prioritize the reinstatement of this crucial service, ensuring the well-being of our children.

We call on the elected council to immediately reinstate the Dunstable Street School Crossing Patrol. The safety of our children should never come second to budget cuts. Please sign this petition to support our cause. With your voice, we can make a change for our children's future.