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Released by: Peter Bone
Release time: Immediate
Date: 16 December 2008
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Peter Bone MP
Listening to Wellingborough & Rushden News
PETER BONE TO PETITION PARLIAMENT ON SAFETY FOR HIGHAM FERRERS SCHOOL CHILDREN
Peter Bone, Member of Parliament for Wellingborough and Rushden will be presenting a petition to Parliament tonight (Tuesday 16 December) on behalf of the residents of Higham Ferrers.
The petition is as follows:
To the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland assembled.
The Humble Petition of the residents of Higham Ferrers in the Wellingborough constituency and the surrounding area.
Sheweth that major concern is expressed about proposed developments near to Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant School and Higham Ferrers Junior School which will pose a risk to the children attending those schools. Increased traffic along the adjacent service road will pose a threat to children and parents, who use this road as a safe area for both the dropping off and picking up of children. In addition many children use this road during the day as an access route to and from the school especially to the sports facilities. Hundreds of children will be affected by the proposed developments.
Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House urges the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families to liaise with East Northamptonshire District Council and Northamptonshire County Council to ensure a safe environment for children using the schools.
Mr Bone says: ‘Over 400 people have signed this petition and I hope the Government listens carefully to my constituents’ concerns.
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