FOURTEEN schools may lose their road crossing patrols if alternative funds cannot be found to keep them running.

In its latest drive to cut costs, Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) has identified 15 patrols that do not meet the assessment criteria set out by School Crossing Patrol (SCP) Service Guidelines.

The patrols at risk were reviewed in the summer and autumn terms of 2014.

In a report set to come before a meeting of the Authority’s Cabinet on March 16, the Director of Transportation, Housing and the Environment says there is a “strong case” for exploring whether the Council should continue to pay for lollipop men and women for certain schools in Milford Haven, Crymych, Kilgetty, Narberth, Saundersfoot, Monkton, Letterston, Haverfordwest, Goodwick, Spittal, Hook and Llangwm.

If the cuts are made, PCC would save £11,100 in the 2014/2015 financial year and £20,000 per year in the two subsequent years.

The Director’s report suggests finding another way to pay for the service would “secure the SCP whilst delivering the Council’s savings”, and states that there is “no known correlation between the use of SCPs and trends in road/accident casualties in Pembrokeshire”.

The document – which also highlights that even when SCPs are present, parents are responsible for their child’s safety - recommends that schools, local Council members and the relevant Town and Community Councils be consulted to see if they can fill the funding gap.

The full agenda for cabinet is available by clicking here.