Three lollipop ladies have been honoured by the council for their long-standing service to road safety.
Barbara Wheeler, who works outside Bedwas Junior School, Elizabeth Ann Barker who covers Glyngaer Primary School, in Penpedairheol were both honoured at a special council event for 25 years’ service.
Elizabeth Philpott, who retired this year, was also honoured after 24 years’ service. Mrs Philpot was the relief for Glyngaer Primary School, Penpedairheol.
The trio were thanked for their hard work alongside other road safety workers and volunteers at Caerphilly County Borough’s annual School Crossing Patrol and Road Safety Seminar.
Cllr Rob Gough, cabinet member for public protection, engineering and transport said: “Our Road Safety team, together with a network of volunteers and School Crossing Patrol officers work tirelessly to help ensure our local youngsters know all about the importance of road safety, and to ensure their safety coming to, and going home from school.”
A special mention was also given to Ysgol Y Lawnt, who as well as entertaining guests with their choir, also hold the record for the biggest walking bus in Caerphilly County Borough.
Lyn Griffiths, headteacher of Ysgol Gynradd Cymraeg Caerffili was also thanked for his commitment and enthusiasm for leading the Walking Bus for almost eight years every Friday throughout the year.
For more information contact the Road Safety team on 01495 235 402, or for information on School Crossing Patrols, contact Sandra Bennett on 01495 235 109.