A HEADTEACHER'S dispute with Cheshire County Council over a "dangerous" cycle path outside his school gates has been resolved.

Brian O'Connor, of High Street Primary School, feared one of his pupils could be knocked down or injured by a cyclist using the path.

But now he has scored a victory in his campaign to relocate the cycle way.

Cheshire County Council has agreed to move it nearer to the curb, avoiding the gates of the school.

Anna Geroni, cycling officer for Cheshire County Council, said: "Following a site meeting with the headteacher and brief discussion, I have requested that the section of the cycle track in question be relocated away from the school entrance as soon as possible, subject to agreement with the district engineers.

"I can confirm that the works will take place as soon as funds become available. It's going to be in the same place but closer to the curb to give children and parents more room at the gates.

"There have been difficulties but we have agreed to make adjustments which the headteacher is happy with."

Mrs Geroni added: "There were also some concerns expressed by a blind gentleman from Winsford about the same cycle path.

"He pointed out that his guide dog could not distinguish between the red cycle path and the pavement, and that this could be a danger to him.

"We have set up a seminar with representatives from the Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. From now on, we will be using a raised distinct line of paint so that guide dogs will be able to detect cycle paths.

"As far as I am aware we are the first authority in the country to do this," she added.

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