Waveney MP Peter Aldous walked the route of the proposed footpath/cycleway from Kessingland to Pakefield High School on Saturday to witness first-hand the potential dangers faced by children on their journey to school. Mr Aldous was joined by parents, children and residents opposed to the high school.

Aldous today wrote to Portfolio Holder for Children, Schools, and Young People's Services at Suffolk County Council, Graham Newman, expressing his concern and asking for the Council to review the provision of free bus travel on the route.

Mr Aldous said:

“There has been considerable concern about the location of the new High School at Pakefield and I was pleased to meet with local people to walk the route and consider its safety. The walk confirmed my belief that it is necessary to have a bus service between Kessingland and the Pakefield School to ensure pupils have a safe route along these busy roads and to reduce the number of people on the pathway. I will continue to discuss this with Suffolk County Council and the bus operators to try and ensure a suitable bus service is agreed before the school opens.”