Construction of a traffic island outside St Mary’s Primary School has been approved by the Liberal Democrat councillor in charge of transport.

Cllr Caroline Roberts has signed off the parking changes necessary to facilitate the safer crossing on Warminster Road. Some parking spaces will be lost to ensure good visibility of pedestrians using the crossing, but this will be partly offset by the removal of redundant bus bays.

Residents of the Minster Way estate have petitioned the council for a safer crossing. A number of options have been assessed and consulted upon to improve the scheme. Bathwick councillors David Martin and Nicholas Coombes have worked to ensure that the most convenient route, linking the St Christopher’s Close alley to the gate of St Mary’s Primary, was pursued.