Last September David Martin, along with local residents and councillors, petitioned the council for a school crossing on the A36 Warminster Road. Dr Martin is a school governor of Bathwick St. Mary’s Primary.

B&NES have now proposed that a central island pedestrian refuge is installed close to the rear entrance of Bathwick St Mary Primary School. This will also serve the footpath from the end of St. Christopher’s Close.  Although this is not a complete solution, we welcome the improved safety that this refuge with bring. 

However, it is not likely to be funded until 2013.  It is possible that improved signage can be funded earlier.  We will continue to press B&NES to raise the scheme up the priority list.