Decision details

Petition for the provision of a School Crossing Patrol, to assist children and families crossing Prince Edwards Road in Lewes to get to and from school.

5.1       The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Communities, Economy and Transport, together with written representations from the Lead Petitioner and the Local Member.

5.2       Officers confirmed that the survey had been done in a suitable location, but that a further survey at the location suggested by the Lead Petitioner and Local Member would be conducted.  The Lead Member confirmed that he would consider a further report should the further survey provide findings contradicting the first survey.

DECISIONS

5.3       RESOLVED to advise the petitioners that (1) the provision of a School Crossing Patrol on Prince Edwards Road is not a priority for the County Council at the present time; and

(2) Wallands School and/or local community groups may wish to consider sponsoring a School Crossing Patrol. 

Reasons

5.4       There is no statutory requirement to provide School Crossing Patrols and removal of the service was considered as part of the Reconciling Policy and Performance Resources (RPPR) process. However, Members recognised the value of the service and agreed to continue funding those sites that met policy criteria. The approval of additional School Crossing Patrols at sites of local concern was recognised at the time and Members agreed that these should be supported, as long as there were no financial implications on the Road Safety Budget. There is in place a scheme which allows School Crossing Patrols to operate at sites not meeting the national criteria, if local sponsorship can be found.