ROOSE Primary School is garnering support from parents in a bid to lobby councillors to push for a safe crossing outside its premises.

Rampside Road is not only a concern for the school and parents, but local residents that live near the road who spoke out on social media about wanting speed cameras on the road due to speeding issues.

In a letter to parents, headteacher Jenny Redhead said: “It would be great if we could highlight our wish for a crossing for Roose children.

“Years ago, there used to be a school crossing patrol but when the person retired no-one was found to fill the position.

“Many of our children walk to school which we obviously encourage.

“The roads around Roose roundabout are so busy and the traffic is travelling fast.

“Many other schools have zebra or pelican crossings so we feel, with the national focus on walking and cycling that Roose deserve one too.

“We have contacted families and asked them to write to local councillors about this.

“The issue is the main road and most of our students come from the other way which is fine, but for those that have to cross Rampside Road it can be quite tricky.”

The road in question is close to a busy roundabout, a cause for concern for the headteacher, who hopes that a new crossing will provide students an opportunity to get to school safely.

In the Government report on the walking and cycling strategy referenced by Mrs Redhead it says that they want to encourage cycling and walking for shorter journeys in a safer way, which this project would definitely encompass.

“We want cycling and walking to be the natural choices for shorter journeys in every urban and rural community in England,” the report said.

“For cycling or walking to be normalised in this way, they need to be safer, and be perceived to be safe, normal and enjoyable ways to travel.

“Our ambition will be delivered only if we bring people together in local places, including local government, businesses, charities, and the public - the same approach taken in other nations, such as the Netherlands.

“This ambition is part of our commitment to build a society and an economy that works for all people. We cannot achieve these changes alone.”