TULLIBODY children, residents and Clackmannanshire police have teamed up to convey an important message – when driving near a school, slow down.

They launched the two-day Safer Children Campaign last week, following concerns from local teachers and community leaders about the driving manner of motorists on roads near schools.

During recent weeks Police Scotland, Tullibody, Cambus & Glenochil Community Council and parent councils have reviewed the parking and driving issues, which highlighted a very real concern.

As a result, they launched the road safety campaign, aimed at affording youngsters the chance to portray their own message to motorists in the area, on Wednesday (22 April) and Thursday (23 April).

Pupils from the four local schools – Banchory, St Bernadette’s, St Serf’s and Abercromby – stood on key roads in the area and held up messages for passing drivers.

Police Constable Leigh Allen, who organised the initiative, said: “We strongly believe that this short, simple event will allow the local community’s drivers to engage with the children directly for that very brief moment as they pass.

“The positioning of the children at all four schools has encompassed the vast majority of motorists driving in and out of the Tullibody area.

“Drivers will see first-hand the children who we are trying to safeguard and they will fully appreciate the children’s vulnerability as they pass on their personal messages.” The community council hopes the initiative will have a lasting impact on the area.

It presented children with certificates to mark the end of the campaign at Tron Court, with help from members of the community and local traders.

Acting chair, June Anderson, said: “On behalf of our community council, I wish to convey enormous gratitude to Police Scotland, and in particular PC Leigh Allen of the Community Police Team, for their involvement, organisation and hard work in our joint road safety and speed awareness campaign.

“We hope it will ultimately lead to a safer environment around all four primary schools in our area. This epitomizes successful partnership working with a minimum of resource/cost involved. A massive thanks to Clackmannanshire police.” Chief Inspector Stephen Sneddon, Area Commander for Clackmannanshire, added: “The issue of local traffic management has become a real concern over the last few weeks and has been repeatedly highlighted to us as a key priority for the local area.

“I commend the local community for coming together and to take ownership of this issue. By working together, and with PC Allen, they have brought about this positive event.

“Our message is clear - when driving near a school - slow down!” TULLIBODY children, residents and Clackmannanshire police have teamed up to convey an important message – when driving near a school, slow down.

They launched the two-day Safer Children Campaign last week, following concerns from local teachers and community leaders about the driving manner of motorists on roads near schools.

During recent weeks Police Scotland, Tullibody, Cambus & Glenochil Community Council and parent councils have reviewed the parking and driving issues, which highlighted a very real concern.

As a result, they launched the road safety campaign, aimed at affording youngsters the chance to portray their own message to motorists in the area, on Wednesday (22 April) and Thursday (23 April).

Pupils from the four local schools – Banchory, St Bernadette’s, St Serf’s and Abercromby – stood on key roads in the area and held up messages for passing drivers.

Police Constable Leigh Allen, who organised the initiative, said: “We strongly believe that this short, simple event will allow the local community’s drivers to engage with the children directly for that very brief moment as they pass.

“The positioning of the children at all four schools has encompassed the vast majority of motorists driving in and out of the Tullibody area.

“Drivers will see first-hand the children who we are trying to safeguard and they will fully appreciate the children’s vulnerability as they pass on their personal messages.” The community council hopes the initiative will have a lasting impact on the area.

It presented children with certificates to mark the end of the campaign at Tron Court, with help from members of the community and local traders.

Acting chair, June Anderson, said: “On behalf of our community council, I wish to convey enormous gratitude to Police Scotland, and in particular PC Leigh Allen of the Community Police Team, for their involvement, organisation and hard work in our joint road safety and speed awareness campaign.

“We hope it will ultimately lead to a safer environment around all four primary schools in our area. This epitomizes successful partnership working with a minimum of resource/cost involved. A massive thanks to Clackmannanshire police.” Chief Inspector Stephen Sneddon, Area Commander for Clackmannanshire, added: “The issue of local traffic management has become a real concern over the last few weeks and has been repeatedly highlighted to us as a key priority for the local area.

“I commend the local community for coming together and to take ownership of this issue. By working together, and with PC Allen, they have brought about this positive event.

“Our message is clear - when driving near a school - slow down!”