A ZEBRA crossing has been installed outside a Worcester school following a campaign from parents, pupils, residents and the school.

Worcestershire County Council has now completed work on the crossing in St George's Lane North, outside St George's Primary School.

Other work to have been carried out includes better road markings, an anti-skid road surface, traffic signs and improved street lighting.

Councillor Derek Prodger, the county council's cabinet member for the environment, said the crossing had been a high priority in the county council's walking strategy. He said: "The aim of this scheme is to persuade more people to walk by giving greater priority for pedestrians to cross St George's Lane.

"The route is particularly well used by children travelling to and from school as well as the local community."

The work, which got under way in February this year, was completed last week.