Following several ‘near misses’ on the roads around
Heathcote School I asked for feedback from local residents and
parents.
In 48 hours, I had 89 responses, with 98% of them witnessing
‘near misses’ around Garrett Drive leading from Harbury
Lane, and Vickers Way where it meets Garrett Drive. The
participants also shared their experiences of these ‘near
misses’ and their suggestions for making the roads around the
school safer for children, parents, and local residents.
The majority feel that the safety provisions put in place by the
developers are insufficient and the area is ‘an accident
waiting to happen’. As a local resident and parent, I am not
prepared to wait until someone is hurt, especially with the area
being used so frequently by children.
The school have tried to liaise with the developers, Highways
Agency and Council but have not had a positive response. I have
discovered that Vickers Way is owned by David Wilson Homes West
Mercia and Garrett Drive is owned by Barratt Homes West Midlands,
they are both aware of the feedback and that risks need to be
mitigated as a matter of urgency however feedback has been shared
with their customer care team on numerous occasions with no
resolve.
Safety is paramount, and the basic safety provisions have not been
put in place which is wholly irresponsible of the developers, and I
am asking that something is done to ensure children, parents and
road users are safe.
From my feedback, the solutions would be:
- Reduce Harbury Lane from a 40mph to 30mph
- Paint yellow zig-zags outside the school gate on Garrett Drive
(as per Vickers Way)
- Add black railings outside the school gate on Garrett Drive (as
per Vickers Way)
- Install several safety school signs (none currently
present)
- Add road markings where Garrett Drive meets Vickers Way to ensure
clarity on right of way
- Add double yellow lines to all kerb sides of Vickers Way where it
meets Garrett Drive
- Install zebra crossings between Garrett Drive and Vickers
Way
- Enforce a 20mph speed limit around the school on the estate
- Remove signs at the end of Orton Road that limit
visibility
Started by: Josie McCormick
This petition ran from 01/02/2024 to 29/02/2024 and has now finished.
121 people signed this petition.