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SAFETY FIRST: Richard Young cuts a ribbon at Lanchester Social Club, where, as owner, he has given permission for the car park to be used as a walking bus drop-off point for the local primary school

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PARENTS and children are being encouraged to get active on their way to school by using a park-and-stride scheme.

The scheme, launched yesterday, was set up at All Saints RCVA Primary School, Kitswell Road, Lanchester, with the help of the Lanchester Village Partnership and Lanchester Social Club.

With the permission of social club proprietor Richard Young, an entrance to the club car park has been created in Lanchester Walk.

Parents who have to drive their children to school are being encouraged to use the car park and walk the rest of the journey, instead of parking outside the school gates.

The scheme was suggested during a meeting of the Lanchester Village Partnership as a way of reducing congestion around the school.

Mike Gladstone, from the partnership, said: "The meeting was attended by representatives from the parish, district and county councils, the school, social club, community centre and local businesses, which meant we could develop a viable scheme with support from across the community."

The work was funded and carried out by Durham County Council as part of the school's travel plan.

Mr Young said: "By reducing the traffic congestion outside the school and encouraging parents and carers to park in the social club car park, we are improving the children's safety, and the short walk enables the pupils to have a more active journey to school."

10:50am Thursday 8th May 2008

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