Campaigners backed by a former Coronation Street star in their fight to make a Shipley road safe for children were celebrating success today.

Coronation Street's Bryan Mosley, who played Weatherfield Mayor Alf Roberts in the TV soap, pledged his support last year to worried residents who were calling on Bradford Council to introduce road-safety measures in busy Moorhead Lane.

And now the Council has agreed to introduce a school crossing patrol at peak traffic times and also look at introducing further measures to combat traffic in the area.

More than 350 local residents signed a petition in May asking for action to curb traffic levels and car speeds on Moorhead Lane, used by children heading to school.

Campaign organiser John Dewhirst, of Beechwood Avenue, said: "It's great news. I think the road will be safer for children crossing when the patrol starts. I have been very impressed with the response of the road-traffic unit. They have been very co-operative and professional throughout. The steps the Council are taking are in the right direction but I don't think a school crossing patrol is the complete solution. We need something to make drivers aware that they need to be careful and watch out for children."

Fellow campaigner and green party activist David Ford said: "It's going to be a huge improvement for parents and children trying to cross a busy and fast road.''

A Council spokesman said: "Following concerns raised from local parents and residents about the safety of children walking to nearby schools, a school crossing patrol is to be set up at the junction of Moorhead Lane and Kendal Avenue. We will now be writing to parents, schools, and local businesses to advertise the post.''

Mr Mosley said he was delighted action had been taken on the dangerous road.

He said: "It's long overdue. My three grandchildren live down the street and it is very dangerous.

"It's not just dangerous for children but for all pedestrians and drivers, and I think it is great that something has been done about it."

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