A head teacher in Newcastle Under Lyme has condemned the council's decision to axe a free school bus service immediately after a new bypass crossing was installed. The educator's stark warning about pupil safety has ignited fresh debate over transport policy in the town.
The head teacher made their position crystal clear, stating: "I wouldn't let my own children walk this route."
The timing of the move has drawn particular criticism. The council installed the bypass crossing, yet simultaneously scrapped the transport that many families relied upon.