A Deeside councillor has urged locals to consider becoming a school crossing patroller to protect youngsters.
Banchory Primary has been without a lollipop person for more than two years, resulting in pupils crossing Arbeadie Road without extra assistance.
Local councilor Ann Ross has now appealed for someone to fill the role and improve safety for youngsters in the area.
She said: “Since becoming a councillor in 2017, I have understood that the children of Banchory primary school were in urgent need of a school crossing patroller to help them safely cross Arbeadie Road, and I am appealing for someone to come forward to help.
“At present, the children struggle to cross the road safely.
“School crossing patrollers provide an important and invaluable road safety service.
“If children and their parents or guardian can walk or cycle to school, it can have so many advantages including physical exercise and confidence-building.
“It is also good for the environment, and saves money too.”
Ms Ross added: “Providing a crossing patroller is not a statutory matter for Aberdeenshire Council. Even where a crossing patroller is in situ, parents remain responsible for their children’s safety.
“The job is paid, part-time involving approximately seven-and-a-half hours a week.”
