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Slow down appeal by parent

Speed hump appeal

launched by parent

Parent appeals

for speed humps

Parent appeals for speed hump

TRAFFIC congestion around a Chorley primary school has forced a resident to take matters into his own hands in a bid to get council bosses to install calming measures.

Disabled man Eddie Moss, 37, has lived on Portsmouth Drive for 10 years, and has seen congestion and speeding get steadily worse around St James' primary in nearby Devonport Way.

He has now started a petition for speed humps and a 20mph speed limit in the area off Eaves Lane.

He said: "I have a son who is nine years old and I can't let him go out on his bike on his own because it is just too dangerous. I have to follow him in my wheelchair.

"It is absolutely ridiculous around here.

"There are so many cars parked at the side of the road and when other vehicles try and get down here it's just impossible.

"There are so many children around, but drivers just aren't considerate enough."

Eddie handed over his petition, signed by nearly every household in Portsmouth Drive, to Mayor of Chorley Danny Gee this week.

Father-of-four Eddie, who suffers from multiple sclerosis, started the petition after hearing other residents complaining about speeding.

He said: "I've never done anything like this before, but I'd just had enough.

"When I take my son Ryan out I have to have eyes in the back of my head because of the motorists round here."

Ward councillor Mary Wilson has pledged her support for Eddie's campaign.

She said: "Myself and the other ward councillors have been getting complaints from residents about speeding and traffic congestion.

"The roads are very narrow and it's of great concern to us. We want to bring this matter up the agenda to see if something can'be done about it.

"It's pleasing to see the residents showing concern for one another. They're all of the mind that some action needs to be taken."