Grant Hopkins, headteacher of Ferndown Middle School, supports retaining Sarah Middleton, the crossing patrol on Church Road, set to be removed due to Dorset Council’s decision to replace patrols with zebra crossings. He emphasized her invaluable role in ensuring child safety amid increasing traffic, where some drivers ignore crossing signals. Middleton, who has served for 18 months, expressed concerns over safety, noting the dangers posed by negligent drivers. Local councillor Cathy Lugg also advocated for keeping the patrol, stressing its necessity for safe crossings. Despite council claims of improved safety with zebra crossings, concerns persist about potential accidents.
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