A UNIQUE plan has been formed to help children travel safely to and from school.

From Monday, a part time 20mph speed limit will be introduced outside Thelwall Junior School on Thelwall New Road.

It is aimed at encouraging drivers to cut their speeds at the start and end of the school day.

The school in Thelwall is the first to benefit from the new initiative.

Cllr Hans Mundry, cabinet member highways, transportation and public realm, said: “This is an important step towards making the roads outside of our local schools safer for children, their families and motorists. The part-time speed limit will also ensure minimal disruption to motorists and residents outside of the peak times.

“We’re excited to launch the scheme in time for the children returning to school following the half term holiday. I would also like to thank the residents and families of children attending Thelwall Community Junior School for their cooperation.”

The roads will be monitored throughout the scheme and will look at the speed of vehicles and the perception of how whether the environment around the school feels safer.

If the scheme is a success, similar initiatives could be considered for other schools in similar situations, as part of the Safer Routes to Schools project.