Decision details

Purpose of Report: To advise the Executive Member of the outcome of a review of the existing wig-wag (amber flashing) lights associated with schools and seek approval to continue with a procurement exercise to replace the old units with a centrally controlled system of lights.

The Executive Member is asked to consider the officer recommendations.

Resolved: That Option (i) to approve the Wig Wag policy as described in Paragraph 20 of the Officer’s report.

o  Wig-Wags (flashing amber warning lights) in association with the school warning sign (Diag No. 545) should be used to indicate the presence of a School Crossing Patrol unless the patrol operates on a controlled crossing.

o  The lights should only be active during the patrol’s working hours.

o  Wig-Wags may be used at sites without a School Crossing Patrol in extenuating circumstances, i.e. busy city centre school site which is not easily identifiable as a school.

That approval be given for a programme of work shown in Annex A of the Officer’s report. Including approval to carry out a procurement exercise based on providing a remote management system for the control of the Wig-Wag units.

Reason:       To rationalise the use of Wig Wags in relation to the school crossing patrol service and introduce a responsive online system to manage the activation of the lights, whilst improving safety and reducing ongoing maintenance costs.