Don’t scrap lollipop patrols, urges MP
With several councils reported to be scrapping School Crossing Wardens to save money, Road Safety campaigning Colchester MP Bob Russell has written to Essex County Council urging them to retain all the county's Lollipop patrols. Liberal Democrat Mr Russell was for several years Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Road Safety Group. His letter to the County Council was prompted by reports that around the country several councils had axed Lollipop wardens and Essex is debating whether to fill 11 vacant School Crossing Warden positions.