Youngsters have voiced their concerns about parking outside their school - and are to write letters to parents asking them to think twice about where children are being dropped off and picked up.

Cllr Tracey Wilkinson, who stands for Farnworth and Kearsley First, went to Kearsley West Primary and Nursery School to speak to youngsters in the school council who were eager to share the traffic and parking issues in the area.

And alongside this school, St Peter’s Primary School have also approached Cllr Wilkinson with their concerns.

Cllr Tracey Wilkinson said "working with and inspiring the next generation is so important for the future of our towns".

She said: “I had a great meeting with several of the youngest members of our Kearsley and Farnworth community.

“I was delighted to be invited into Kearsley West Primary and Nursery School to meet with the school council.

“The children were straight in there and eager to tell me about the traffic and parking issues on Primrose Street which is causing an increased risk to school children when travelling to and from school.

The Bolton News: The cones the students are hoping for are like these ones outside Markland Hill Primary SchoolThe cones the students are hoping for are like these ones outside Markland Hill Primary School (Image: Heidi McGovern, Newsquest)

“This is the second school in a number of weeks who have reported increasing problems with this issue outside of their school premises, the other school is St Peter’s School.

“Both schools are both having issues with parents parking on the zig zags.

“We had a great discussion about potential solutions and what actions they have taken so far and plans to tackle this issue going forward.

“I was allocated an action which I will pursue with Bolton Council on their behalf.

“Kearsley West children are writing a personalised letter which will be sent out to parents.

“They are also looking at portable signs to put out on the zig zags to warn parents, but cost is a big factor.

“I had the opportunity to talk to them about my role as an elected councillor for the Kearsley ward.

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“We talked about other local issues including litter and I gave them some food for thought.

“Although school children aren't able to vote they are still residents that elected councillors should represent.

“I want young people to know that they do have a voice and they should have the opportunities to speak up and be heard.

“If I can encourage engagement and interest in the betterment of our towns and communities at such a young age then hopefully this will lead to a brighter future for Farnworth and Kearsley.”

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