We the undersigned call on Cambridgeshire County Council Chair of the General Purposes Committee Steve Count to reject the proposal from the Highways and Community Infrastructure Committee for cutting of crossing patrols on two of the city’s busiest roads, Newmarket Road and Ditton Lane.
Why is this important?
These are two of the main commuter routes in and out of the city and as council members will be aware they are extremely busy and dangerous at peak times. These are also the times when children are traveling to and from our local primary schools and to expect our children to cross either of these main roads unassisted would pose an unacceptable danger to such young people.
The parents and residents of Abbey Ward understand that unprecedented financial pressures are faced by our local government, particularly in light of even greater cuts in the chancellor’s autumn statement. But by removing this vital public service the council will open themselves up to even greater financial risk if and when these obvious dangers result in injury or worse. We do not believe it necessary to wait for this awful outcome and call on the council to do the right thing for the sake of our children.
The parents and residents of Abbey Ward, together with Abbey People, invite the County Council to enter into dialogue with Abbey People in order to discuss realistic alternatives and funding opportunities in order to keep this necessary service for the community.
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