Having intervened just over a week ago when contacted by concerned parents of children attending Kinloss Primary School about the lack of a safe crossing for their children, local MP Douglas Ross contacted Moray Council once more seeking an update on their previous planned work to address this urgent issue.
Scottish Conservative MP for Moray Douglas Ross said:
“I am very concerned about the lack of School Crossing Patrollers across Moray, but the situation at Kinloss Primary School is particularly worrying. Just over a week ago a child was struck by a car as they were leaving school and although their injuries were not serious, it’s still a very concerning accident.
“Local parents were understandably concerned when I met them at the school last week, as the B9089 Kinloss-Roseisle Road is particularly busy with all sorts of traffic.
“After contacting Moray Council to again raise my concerns, I am pleased that they have agreed to meet with the Police, representatives of the Parent Teacher Council (PTC), elected members and other key partners, to look at a permanent and safer solution to this specific issue at Kinloss Primary. “
Local Councillor Claire Feaver said “I have been really concerned about the lack of School Crossing patrollers across Moray especially on roads with a large amount of through traffic, as the safety of our children should be paramount. I had hoped we could use the Safer Streets initiative to address the problem and also put in place pedestrian crossings and zebra crossings where appropriate. I am more than happy to work with Douglas, parents, community councils and other partner groups to come up with a satisfactory solution and outcome to this issue.”
