New fixed crossings to replace 'lollipop' patrols

LOLLIPOP people in Sandwell are set to be replaced with permanent zebra crossings.

- BY CHRISTIAN BARNETT News Reporter

Council plans to replace vacant school crossing positions

Sandwell Council plans to scrap five vacant school crossing positions and replace them with the fixed crossings in a bid to save money.

The plan, which forms part of the Labour-run authority's budget proposals for the coming year, would save £25,000 a year from its revenue 'day-to-day' budget.

The council said there were nine school crossing patrol vacancies with two vacant for more than 18 months.

Several positions have not been filled for more than a year.

The location of the five new replacement crossings has not been confirmed by the council but would be those 'best served by a permanent crossing,' it said.