I WRITE on behalf of Brockhampton Group Parish Council, who wonder if there is anywhere else in the county that has such a ludicrous speed limit that the lives of children are being endangered?
The small, country primary school within our parishes – Brockhampton Academy – sits nestled in an idyllic spot on Bromyard Downs. The children are lucky to have such beautiful countryside surrounding them and allowing them to play in the open air.
However, not so idyllic is the 60mph speed limit on the road outside the school.
The Downs road separates the car parking area (shared by parents, staff and users of the Downs) from the school. There is no footpath and no crossing – and the location of the school is such that very few pupils could actually walk here.
The headteacher and the parish council have asked for a reduction in the speed limit but to no avail.
Unfortunately it is only a matter of time before a child is seriously hurt or killed here. We suspect that something will then be done – too late!
MARY SELDON Old Road, Bromyard
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