Westley crossing success!

Here I am with Mark Ereira, at the very point where we proposed a pedestrian crossing on behalf of campaigning parents of Westley middle school pupils.

We're delighted that this has been agreed by our fellow county councillors from this year's Quality of Life programme. It will probably cost in the region of £30,000, the vast majority of which will be paid for by Suffolk County Council and the remainder by SEBC. If we are lucky our 'personal' locality budgets will not be affected.

The shot above was taken by a press photographer but using my not very professional camera. Mark (with his dog, Albert) is looking at where the crossing will go - and believe me, Mark, this really was the best shot of you on this particular occasion.