Head welcomes parking moves - The Worcester Observer

Head welcomes parking moves

Worcester Editorial 10th Feb, 2016 Updated: 19th Oct, 2016   0

A WARNDON headteacher has welcomed the positive moves following a meeting to tackle long-standing parking problems outside his school.

Matt Meckin, Principal at Oasis Academy Warndon, joined Coun Alan Amos and local police to discuss the issue of congestion and parking at the Shap Drive entrance of the school after concerns were raised.

The meeting was arranged by Coun Amos in a bid to tackle the issues faced by youngsters and parents on a daily basis.

Mr Meckin told the Observer: “At Oasis Academy Warndon, the safety of our children and their parents is paramount.




“I am delighted that Coun Alan Amos and our local police have worked with us to try and build a safer approach to some of the congestion and parking issues at our Shap Drive entrance.

“Our Academy’s reputation has grown in recent years, which has meant an increase of more than 100 children.


“This creates more pressure on traffic at a really difficult junction outside the gates at Shap Drive, particularly at the end of the school day.

“Worcestershire County Council have been very supportive in our first meeting and a plan is being put together to ensure there is a joined up and proactive approach.”

The meeting came after Coun Amos told the Observer he hoped the school community would come together to prevent the accidents.

He said: “A number of children have been hit by vehicles recently and I am concerned that one of them is going to be seriously injured if nothing is done about the parking problem outside the school.”

“It’s something which has been going on for a long time and is only getting worse.”

The outspoken county councillor, who also represents the ward on Worcester City Council, said a number of options had already been examined since the issue was first raised and further meetings are to be arranged.

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