A campaign to alert drivers to the risks of dangerous parking, and to attract a new crossing patrol person has been launched today in a joint effort between York Council and Westfield Primary.  Key Stage 2 pupils were joined in the assembly by council staff involved with safe transport to schools, and Cllr Andrew Waller who has been pressing for action on behalf of residents who live near the school, and parents who are concerned about the safety of pupils.

There will also be the opportunity for residents to raise concerns about parking at the Westfield Ward Committee Meeting on 14th March at Gateway Centre on Front Street at 6:30pm.

A drive to get applicants for the school crossing patrol has been assisted with leaflets being handed out at school dropping off times today, and an advert was included in the Ward Committee Newsletter.

A booklet “Should you sack your chauffeur” has been distributed to pupils to encourage discussion at home about how changes in parking can help the situation which can become fraught at the Askham Lane and Grange Lane entrances.

The signs below will be making an appearance at both entrances to the school between now and Easter. Enforcement will be monitored to see how this changes behaviour.