Lollipop crossings under threat from Cornwall Council

A number of schools in Cornwall could lose lollipop crossings under cost-cutting proposals.

The county's council is looking into removing patrols from 15 schools with zebra or pelican crossings nearby.

It said lollipop crossings should only be provided at such locations where "exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated".

Parents at one school said the possible cutbacks were "an accident waiting to happen".

The council said it expected to save about £30,000 per year but said the proposals were "not driven by savings targets".

Chrissie Dyer, whose daughter attends Archbishop Benson school in Truro, said removing the lollipop crossing could be dangerous.

"The road is used as a rat-run and cars don't always stop if the lollipop woman isn't here. If they cut the service it would be an accident waiting to happen," she said.

Cornwall Council has not revealed where it might remove crossings, but said it would consult with schools before a decision was made.

The proposals are part of plans by the council to save £196m between 2015-2019.