Chyngton Primary School has grown significantly over the decades
and now has a roll of nearly 400 pupils. Over the same period the
number of children being driven to school has also risen
dramatically according to government figures. As a result, the
residential roads around the school have become increasingly
congested and dangerous at school drop-off and pick-up times.
Existing safety provisions such as zig-zag lines and the voluntary
one-way system are difficult to enforce and ineffective.
Children are at risk crossing the roads near the school, this means
fewer children are walking to school, and more come by car, even
for short journeys, exacerbating the problem. Access for emergency
vehicles is severely impeded, and local residents frequently have
access and driveways blocked by inconsiderate parking.
More needs to be done to keep the children, parents and public safe
around Chyngton school. We are asking East Sussex County Council to
fulfil its statutory duty to promote sustainable modes of travel to
school and improve road safety for children and neighbours alike
by:
1. Setting up a School Street scheme (or similar) to better manage
motorised traffic at the start and end of the school day in the
streets outside the school.
2. Installing a zebra crossing on Hillside Avenue / Walmer Road to
provide safe access to the school and the Walmer Road Recreation
Ground for children living west of Hillside Avenue / Walmer
Road.
This ePetition runs from 11/05/2025 to 31/08/2025.
9 people have signed this ePetition.