Halo Beacons called for by County Councillor

Liberal Democrat County Councillor David Kendall has launched a campaign to get Halo Beacons installed at a number of dangerous crossings around Brentwood to help try and improve pedestrian safety.

At present there are a number of pedestrian crossings around Brentwood that have poor lighting and signage and could be a serious danger for anyone who wants to cross them, particularly the young and the elderly. The crossings that particularly concern Cllr Kendall in his County Division of Brentwood South are:

•  Kings Road, Brentwood - Between the Church and the Brewery Tap Pub
•  Hartswood Road, Warley - Near to King George's Park
•  Pondfield Lane, Brentwood

Cllr Kendall would like to see Halo Beacons installed at these three pedestrian crossings as soon as possible to help increase their visibility to motorists and make them safer for pedestrians. He has been told by the County Council that there are cost and recorded accident issues that would need to be considered but he is pushing forward with his campaign.

He said:

"I would ideally like to see Halo Beacons installed at all the pedestrian crossings across Brentwood but if we could get them at the three I have highlighted it would be a very good start. I appreciate there is a cost involved, but what price do you put on a life that could be at risk if nothing is done? In my view these beacons should be a priority for expenditure and I will be pushing their case at every opportunity."