BETTER STREETS BIRMINGHAM - it everyone's RESPONSIBILITY16 June 2023 (by admin) |
Dreadful incident in KINGS HEATH yesterday (Kings Heath High Street). It happened in the morning as children were simply going to school. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the injured parties involved and their families.
It is however an event that should remind us all of how dangerous the WAKE GREEN ROAD is. It is a constant daily worry. The school keeps campaigning, contacting the local authorities and getting the message out there.
Have you done your bit because it is everyone's responsibility? Have you emailed your increasing concerns to the relevant parties?
The Wake Green Road is the only available access point our children have to get to school safely and get home safely. 420 young children who all deserve the best possible safety ‘in and around’ school – including pavements/pedestrian zones along the Wake Green Road. 420 children walk in and walk out of school Monday to Friday.
Our actions, the way we drive, the way vehicles are parked, blocking pavements, causing possible obstruction, can have a significant knock-on effect. It can cause disruption, frustration and anger. It can lead to an individual injury or serious injury (or worse!). The knock-on effect can be dangerous and the Wake Green Road, as we all know, is extremely difficult to navigate. Please park further away from school and walk your child in.
We continue to ask for assistance from the local authority, local police, our local MP and local councillor. We have emailed, made contact, attended meetings, asked for help, passed on our ongoing serious concerns. We have asked for more safety features outside school on the Wake Green Road – we continue to ask.
Izzy.Knowles@birmingham.gov.uk
safyaan.javid@westmidlands.police.uk
Garry.Dalton@birmingham.gov.uk
Mandi.Slater@birmingham.gov.uk
However, it is everyone’s responsibility to do their bit to ensure the safety of all our children along the Wake Green Road. Your emails and correspondence can also make a difference.
Another person of local and regional influence who will listen and act accordingly is Liz Clements (303 2039). Email her please and tell her your concerns, worries, frustrations - liz.clements@birmingham.gov.uk
We have 420 wonderful and beautiful children who come to St. Bernard’s every day…and we want to keep it that way! Every single life is precious.
Please help us and email your concerns to the relevant people…
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