Pupils' 20mph call near Bridgnorth snubbed
Pleas from primary age children for a 20mph speed limit outside their school have fallen on deaf ears.
Shropshire Council officials have refused a bid for the reduced speed limit outside Highley Primary School, near Bridgnorth – despite youngsters amassing a petition with 500 signatures.
They said it remains a "low priority" because there have not been enough recorded incidents to justify the cost.
Councillor Dave Tremellen, who is also a school governor, said: "When pupils work as hard as the ones who campaigned in support of the 20mph zone they put their trust in the people employed to safeguard them. It is dispiriting to find that their efforts will be subject to 'prioritisation'."
Simon Jones, Shropshire Council's cabinet member for highways and transport, said: "The concern raised by Highley Primary School will be dealt with in accordance with our road safety policy and a submission has been put forward for consideration under the policy.
"If prioritised for funding next financial year, an appropriate scheme will be developed."
