A lollipop person was utilised formerly on Higham Lane, Nuneaton (near the One stop and Coronation Walk) road section until, unfortunately, they died and were not replaced. As a parent who wishes to exercise and encourage my children to walk to Milby Primary School (as do others for ages 4-11) crossing at the Onestop at peak times is a nightmare and a potential hazard due to traffic. Sometimes 5 minutes is required or more and I have to 'push' my way out manually - very dangerous. Especially as I have recently had a major head injury (required 6 weeks in hospital and left me with one eye injury), hence, in my opinion and indeed many others' opinion, a crossing is required. Although no one has died or been seriously injured to my knowledge - does it have to be the case that someone is before anything is done?
If you think your child could walk on their own to school (i.e. old enough to do so) in a safe manner, due to a crossing/Crossing Guard being actioned by the council then please enter your name on the petition. Therefore less worry to yourself of your child being injured and ensuring healthy exercise before school – especially children bound for Higham Lane School from St Nicholas Park (Ages 11-16)? Also, guarding the elderly in our area, encouraging them to cross and walk the road safely too, once a crossing has been erected. I need your help to assist me to take this forward to the Weddington Community Forum being held on 3rd November. Thank you for reading this.
I have been reading your stories about the risks you face at Higham Lane and they only confirm what I feel every morning while trying to cross with my own children. My head injury makes navigating that traffic particularly terrifying so your notes of support mean more than I can express. I am currently preparing everything to present our case at the next community forum.
October 15, 2011
Seeing this kind of backing reminds me why I started this fight after my own accident. It feels like we finally have the attention needed to fix this dangerous road for my children and the rest of our community.
3 Comments
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Julie Medina
14 years ago
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Used to be so much easier when we had the lollypop lady. Please get this sorted out council!!!
M
Mark Abbott
14 years ago
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Higham Lane is getting way too busy for kids to be crossing alone. Needs a guard back there ASAP before someone gets hurt.
S
Sarah Williamson
14 years ago
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That road is absolutely terrifying in the morning. Trying to get across with a buggy is a total nightmare. Why do we always have to wait for an accident before they listen?
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A lollipop person was utilised formerly on Higham Lane, Nuneaton (near the One stop and Coronation Walk) road section until, unfortunately, they died and were not replaced. As a parent who wishes to exercise and encourage my children to walk to Milby Primary School (as do others for ages 4-11) crossing at the Onestop at peak times is a nightmare and a potential hazard due to traffic. Sometimes 5 minutes is required or more and I have to 'push' my way out manually - very dangerous. Especially as I have recently had a major head injury (required 6 weeks in hospital and left me with one eye injury), hence, in my opinion and indeed many others' opinion, a crossing is required. Although no one has died or been seriously injured to my knowledge - does it have to be the case that someone is before anything is done?
If you think your child could walk on their own to school (i.e. old enough to do so) in a safe manner, due to a crossing/Crossing Guard being actioned by the council then please enter your name on the petition. Therefore less worry to yourself of your child being injured and ensuring healthy exercise before school – especially children bound for Higham Lane School from St Nicholas Park (Ages 11-16)? Also, guarding the elderly in our area, encouraging them to cross and walk the road safely too, once a crossing has been erected. I need your help to assist me to take this forward to the Weddington Community Forum being held on 3rd November. Thank you for reading this.
I have been reading your stories about the risks you face at Higham Lane and they only confirm what I feel every morning while trying to cross with my own children. My head injury makes navigating that traffic particularly terrifying so your notes of support mean more than I can express. I am currently preparing everything to present our case at the next community forum.
October 15, 2011
Seeing this kind of backing reminds me why I started this fight after my own accident. It feels like we finally have the attention needed to fix this dangerous road for my children and the rest of our community.
3 Comments
J
Julie Medina
14 years ago
Featured
Used to be so much easier when we had the lollypop lady. Please get this sorted out council!!!
M
Mark Abbott
14 years ago
Featured
Higham Lane is getting way too busy for kids to be crossing alone. Needs a guard back there ASAP before someone gets hurt.
S
Sarah Williamson
14 years ago
Featured
That road is absolutely terrifying in the morning. Trying to get across with a buggy is a total nightmare. Why do we always have to wait for an accident before they listen?
Used to be so much easier when we had the lollypop lady. Please get this sorted out council!!!