A temporary pedestrian crossing will be installed at a Peterborough primary school, helping to ensure safety for pupils.
School crossing patrols at four schools in Peterborough were removed as part of the council’s budget for 2024/25, with the authority having to take a number of difficult decisions to balance its budget.
Crossings and speed restrictions such as 20mph zones are in place at each of the affected schools, apart from Eye Primary School in Eyebury Road in Eye – which is awaiting the installation of a permanent Zebra Crossing.
Due to the developer not being expected to install the new crossing until 2026, it will not be ready for the start of the new school year in September. This is due to the council not being given S106 funding to install the crossing, with this process being carried out directly by the developer.
To ensure there is a continuous safety provision provided, in addition to the current 20mph speed limit and other traffic calming measures in the school area, a temporary crossing will now be put in place. This will remain in situ until the permanent Zebra crossing is installed and fully functional.
Councillor Angus Ellis, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: “We take the concerns of school pupils and parents extremely seriously and that is why we have acted to make sure that a temporary crossing is installed here.
“This will ensure the continued safety of Eye Primary School children and their families is sustained whilst they cross the road to access their school. Myself, local ward councillors, and Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes have acted in response to a petition from residents and I look forward to seeing this crossing installed.”