Norfolk school road safety scheme stalled due to lack of funding

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:43 · Archive

Norfolk County Council says it has no money to implement road safety changes near Norwich schools despite completing a feasibility study.

Parents in Thorpe Hamlet have campaigned for years to make Quebec Road safer, saying drivers frequently mount pavements to pass other cars, putting children walking to Lionwood infant and junior schools at risk.

Norfolk County Council officers completed a feasibility study this summer and recommended a no entry restriction for southbound traffic at the northern end of Quebec Road near Wolfe Road, along with a no motor vehicles except for access restriction on St Leonard's Road at its junction with Quebec Road. The necessary orders and signs would cost £8,000, with a potential later option to physically close St Leonard's Road at a cost of between £9,000 and £10,000.

At a cabinet meeting this week, Tom Dickerson, the cabinet member for highways and transport, said: 'The safety of children and other vulnerable road users is a priority, and the issues identified through the feasibility study reflect concerns that have been raised by the community.' However, he added that 'there is currently no confirmed funding allocation available to deliver the scheme'.

How it is being reported

• Anger as school road safety scheme stalled because council says there is no fundingCouncil officers have come up with proposals to make streets near Norwich schools safer, but County Hall leaders say there is no money to bring in the changes.Eastern Daily Press · 8 Oct, 13:03
• Anger as school road safety scheme stalled because council says there is no fundingCouncil officers have come up with proposals to make streets near Norwich schools safer, but County Hall leaders say there is no money to bring in the changes.Norwich Evening News · 8 Oct, 13:03

In this story: Norfolk County Council · Lionwood infant and junior schools · Quebec Road · Thorpe Hamlet · Norwich · Tom Dickerson · Jo Smith

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