President backs calls for pedestrian crossing on busy Sutton Coldfield road

The president of Royal Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce has backed calls for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on a busy road used by school and college pupils.

Naeem Arif has joined Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School headteacher Dominic Robson in calling for a new crossing at the Tamworth Road dual carriageway.

Around 75 Bishop Vesey pupils – as well as students attending the nearby Sutton Coldfield College campus - cross the busy road every morning and evening.

Parents and students have expressed concerns about their safety when crossing the carriageway, which has a blind corner.

Naeem (pictured) said: “I am backing calls for this pedestrian crossing to support children, and less able adults who use this area to access the school, college and the local church.

“It is an extremely busy road and it’s a small miracle that we have not have any serious accident in this area already. 

“I am encouraging everyone to support this petition and share the issue widely to get lots of support for it.”

A form has been set up to support calls for the crossing – find out more information.