A Crewe headteacher has teamed up with the constituency MP and local councillors to end dangerous parking outside his school.

Monks Coppenhall Primary Academy is located on Remer Street, a busy arterial road where emergency services are often driving at speed towards Leighton Hospital and freight traffic heading to the motorway.

For years, residents and teachers at the school have raised concerns about parking around the school during pick-up and drop-off times.

With parked cars backed up along the busy main road during peak times, emergency vehicles and trucks struggle to get past.

Residents have also reported being unable to exit their drives or walk on the pavement because of cars pulled up on the roadside.

After Mr Carl Leech reported this issue to Connor Naismith, he arranged for a survey to be conducted with residents who lived on Remer Street and the surrounding areas.

For years, residents and teachers at Monks Coppenhall Primary Academy have raised concerns about parking around the school during pick-up and drop-off times (Photo: Wiki Commons).

Following engagement with Crewe councillors Hazel Faddes and Martin Edwards, Cheshire East Council agreed to look at a series of measures to restrict parking in the local area.

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The new measures will include: an extension of the pedestrian crossing zig-zags outside of the school; an extension of the 'no waiting' areas outside neighbouring houses; and more double yellow markings on Acer Avenue.

Headteacher, Mr Leech, said: "The safety of our children is of paramount importance, and for too long, dangerous parking at peak times has put our pupils, local residents, and road users at risk.

'Being located on a busy route like Remer Street means we cannot afford to compromise on road safety.

"I am incredibly grateful for the proactive involvement and support of Connor Naismith MP, as well as Councillors Hazel Faddes and Martin Edwards.

"By working together and listening to our parents' and neighbours' concerns, we have finally secured the practical changes needed from Cheshire East Council.

"These new restrictions will make a massive difference in keeping our community safe."

Connor Naismith MP said: "I'm really grateful to Carl, Hazel and Martin for their tireless efforts on demanding change.

"I know Carl has put considerable energy into ensuring his students are safe on their journeys to and from school.

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"And thank you also to each of the residents who completed our survey and helped to make the case for these improvements to the council."

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