Parents and pupils will demonstrate against the planned transport cuts at this month's education committee meeting
Families protesting against the withdrawal of school bus transport will be staging another demonstration, this time ahead of the next meeting of North Lanarkshire ’s education committee.
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.Bargeddie residents staged a public meeting last week as part of their campaign, with more than 100 people attending and discussing their concerns including the approval of the A89 Coatbridge Road and a route along the Monkland Canal as acceptable walking routes.
Attendees also noted their concerns about the recent switching-off of the speed camera on the A89, as part of a nationwide programme following a review of safety statistics. The change takes effect this summer for high-school pupils and in August 2025 for primary pupils, with around 3000 youngsters set to be impacted by the end of the current enhanced transport provision.
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