South Lanarkshire schools have been praised for completing active travel plans

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Over 80 South Lanarkshire schools have completed school travel plans to ensure the safety of kids getting to school.At the Roads Safety Forum on Tuesday, February 20, council officials revealed that 82 local schools have drafted their plans with a further 56 developing theirs.All educational premises in the area are offered assistance and guidance with the creation and review of their school travel plan.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The plan involves pupils, parents and staff and aims to engage and foster more sustainable travel journeys to increase walking, cycling and scooting, reducing air pollution and contributing to clearer air quality and focussing on the safety of the environment within the school grounds and out with,South Lanarkshire Council have also highlighted excellent examples of schools and nurseries who completed their school travel plan and continue to deliver important road safety messages throughout the year.

Premises include Cairns Primary in Cambuslang, Craigbank Primary in Larkhall, Spittal Primary in Rutherglen and Our Lady and St.

Anne’s Primary in Hamilton.Councillor Julia Marrs (Clydesdale North) welcomed the report but asked if the council would consider recruiting extra staff to monitor the scheme.She said: “I very much welcome this report, the school travel plans