Crossing plea at Smith's Wood site dismissed by council

A PEDESTRIAN crossing will not be installed on a Smith’s Wood road, despite widespread public concern.
More than 300 residents had previously backed an online petition to install the crossing in Burtons Way.
Concerns had been raised about traffic during peak periods and the likelihood of an accident at the location.
However, Solihull Council’s road chiefs have now confirmed that they do not believe there is sufficient evidence to justify a change.
Analysis suggests that there have been no collisions involving pedestrians along the stretch of road.
Checks had already been carried out following a previous call for action and fresh inspections were ordered following the latest petition, launched earlier this year.
Ashley Prior, head of highway services, said: “From our observations we don’t feel it’s dangerous... and there’s nowhere identifiable to put a particular crossing.”
There is also bad news for those campaigning for fixed speed cameras along Coleshill Heath Road, in Marston Green.
While the site has been added to a log and could be considered for a device down the line, officers deemed that no further action was needed at this time