Nottinghamshire roads to slow down after Teversal accident

The council have confirmed a county-wide review of speed limits after an Ashfield child was run over outside a park in Teversal.

Stanton Hill and Teversal’s county and district councillors Jason Zadrozny and Helen Smith have been campaigning to increase road safety around parks and play areas and their plans have been accepted across the county.

A spokesperson said that speed limits are likely to drop to 20mph in the areas that are deemed most dangerous.

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Coun Jason said: “When we heard about the serious accident in Teversal - Helen and I launched our campaign. The County Council have already started rolling out 20mph zones outside our schools. Surely it is common sense to have a thorough review of road safety issues outside our parks and play areas too.

“We are delighted that our common sense approach has been accepted. We hope that no family has to go through the nightmare that the Edward’s family have. This motion will make a huge difference and it is no exaggeration to suggest that it could save lives.”

Coun Helen said: “Knocking on doors around Meden Bank Park, it’s clear that something needed to change. That’s why we pushed the district council to act. I am sure residents will welcome this review. After all, the safety of our children, young people and park users is paramount.”

Mum Kerry described the accident as “every parent’s nightmare” after her daughter was airlifted from the scene and spent a week in hospital recovering from a broken leg and other injuries.

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She said: “If one good thing has come from this, it is that speed limits are now being fully reviewed and I welcome that.

“I would like to thank Jason and Helen for listening to and acting on our concerns. I would hope that the county council act swiftly to make roads around play areas like Meden Bank park safer.”

The safety campaign has also been welcomed by national campaigning organisation “Twenty’s Plenty.”

The councillors are urging residents to email their concerns about parks and play areas to [email protected].