Demonstrators protested in South Norwood against Croydon Council's decision to eliminate remaining school crossing patrols by the year's end. The main focus was on Robert, who has served as a lollipop man for over two decades outside Cypress Primary School. Local parents highlighted the dangers of the junction where the protest occurred, citing experiences of near misses and crashes. Parents expressed frustration over the council's prioritization of financial savings over child safety and called the decision a serious threat to children's well-being in the area.
The protest focused on supporting long-serving lollipop man Robert, who has helped children cross safely outside Cypress Primary School for over two decades.
Sarah Watters stated that the crossing is used not only by Cypress pupils but also by children attending Harris Academy South Norwood and described it as dangerous.
Watters expressed concern over the decision to remove crossing patrols, labeling it as an indicator of how little Croydon Council cares about road safety.
Watters noted there have been seven crashes witnessed during their two years of living in the area, emphasizing the dangerous nature of the junction.
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