Primary school's traffic calming measures welcomed

The move is in response to concerns raised by the school community at Manor Primary School, says head teacher Julie Mills

New traffic calming measures introduced outside a school have been welcomed by the head teacher.

The move is in response to concerns raised by the school community at Manor Primary School in Wolverhampton and will help create a safer, more welcoming environment, head teacher Julie Mills said.

The measures include school zone road markings, signs, speed cushions, dropped kerbs at crossings and waiting/loading restrictions in nearby Ettingshall Road and Foster Avenue to tackle poor parking, the council confirmed.

The work is part of the council's Safer Routes to School projects and local safety schemes, with more work planned and funded by the council's highways capital programme.

"This marks a significant step forward in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our pupils, families, and staff," Ms Mills said.

Councillor Qaiser Azeem, cabinet member for transport, said he was pleased the work had had a positive impact.

"This will create a safer environment which will encourage more families to choose active ways to travel to school, such as walking or cycling, helping to boost healthy lifestyles and reduce traffic congestion."