Speeding traffic and congested parking outside Bramley St Peter's Primary School on Hough Lane threatens the safety of pedestrians,
and now parents want to see action.

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Dawn Eaton's son Adam, eight, attends the school and her daughter Hayley works as the school crossing patrol officer.

She said 19-year-old Hayley had nearly been hit on several occasions while trying to help children cross the road, and is worried the problem will only be taken seriously when someone is badly hurt.

"When parents come to pick up there kids there is nowhere to park, so they park where they see fit," she said.

"Now there is also a bus route coming up Hough Lane.

"There is nowhere for cars to park so they park on the pavement.

"You are taking your life in your hands when crossing the road because your view is blocked."

She said parents first contacted the Highways Department last year and they proposed a raised platform at the junction with Warrels Avenue, speed humps along the road and bollards
on the pavement outside the school to stop cars parking there.

She added: "We would like to see a twenty mile-an-hour speed limit, as there is both a school and nursery on site.

"It is no good just sitting back and waiting for something to happen. We do not want anything to happen to a parent, teacher of pupil."

Fellow parent and dinner supervisor at the school Wendy Benson said: "The situation is getting worse and worse, action needs to be taken before someone is seriously
injured."

Headteacher Cath Harbrow said: "We are working on it, the council have heard our views and they are trying to do something about it, which is great, and the police have
supported us as well.

"We are putting banners on the school gates to remind drivers to be considerate because there are children about. It is not that obvious
where the school is and we need to make drivers aware."

A spokesman for Leeds City Council said: "A package of traffic management measures including traffic calming, improved signs, clearer road markings and a Traffic Regulation Order, has already been prepared and will be presented to the council's Highways Board at the end of the consultation period.

"It is anticipated that work on the scheme will start within the next year, subject to approval."