A pair of footpaths, designed to transform the walk to school for hundreds of youngsters, were today one step nearer to being created.

Safer routes - Nigel Thomas with the notice that new pathways could be placed on Hadleigh Junior School's playing field Picture: DAVE HENDERSON

A planning application for the two walkways through Hadleigh Junior School's playing fields has been submitted to Castle Point Council. The paths will cost £18,000 in total and may be completed as soon as March.

Director for Technical Services, Nigel Thomas, who supports the development, said: "One path will coming through the field from Scrub Lane, the other from the Avenue - they will lead all the way through the school's playing fields right up to the school's entrance.

"It is to assist with the walking bus project - making the walk to school safer for the children involved."

Published Thursday January 8, 2004

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