HEAD teacher Helen Kelly has highlighted the problem of litter in Norley and the importance of educating people about the issue.

Mrs Kelly is head teacher at Norley Primary School, and her warning about litter followed two mini impact days in the village which were carried out by Cheshire West and Chester Council.

The days included a visit to the school by Streetscene officers to talk to the pupils about litter.

Dog wardens and localities officers spoke to several walkers on the day and challenged them to see if they were carrying dog bags - all were responsible and had bags on them at the time.

During the walk about there was no fouling on the pavements to report and the area was very clean.

However when speaking to residents many said they picked up dog mess if they see it outside their properties.

The Speed Indicator Device was used by the Police Community Support Officer on Station Road at Delamere on the day.

The speed gun was also used by the community safety wardens on High Street opposite the park area.

Of the 196 vehicles whose speed was tracked, 59 per cent were found to be travelling at under 30mph, a further 29 per cent travelled at between 30 and 35mph, and 12 per cent travelled at between 36 and 40 mph.

All the information from the survey is forwarded to the road safety department to be analysed.

It has been suggested that another survey could be repeated by the PCSO and wardens on the same road and possibly on Finger Post Road.

One incident of fly tipping was reported for cleansing on Gallowsclough Lane.

Two Streetscene officers visited Norley Primary School to speak to the children and do a presentation about dangerous litter.

Mrs Helen Kelly said: “Thank you to the council for coming in to deliver this professional and engaging presentation.

“We are blessed to be in a beautiful village but we suffer from dangerous litter.

“By educating the pupils they will pass on the message to adults and hopefully break the habit of dropping/leaving litter behind.”