A passionate campaign to reduce the ‘outrageous’ speed limit outside a school will enter a new phase as safety measures will be installed outside the gates.

Flashing warning signs will be placed outside Danesfield Primary school on the A4155, following an ongoing battle to reduce the national speed limit on the road from 60 – 40mph.

Enhanced white line markings will also be painted the road, and vegetation currently blocking the school signs will be removed to make motorists aware a school is nearby.

Whilst funding has not yet been granted to reduce the speed limit, Medmenham Parish Councillor, Amanda Baker, who has been backing the movement from the beginning, said she was ‘delighted’ with the result, which is a step in the right direction.

She said: “We were hopeful it was going to happen, and obviously it is only the next step but it’s a result nonetheless.

“For over a decade we have been trying to reduce the speed limit to a less outrageous 40 miles per hour. The council decided the reduction should be made in 2007 but ran out of money to allow this to go ahead.

“We have had a lot of support, especially from Cllr Jean Teesdale and now we will keep on campaigning to make sure we get the speed limit reduced.”

The schools “Brake don’t Break” campaign saw 1500 supporters sign up to the petition, which was presented to the Local Area Forum on Tuesday – a panel that decides how to spend council cash on community projects.

Speaking after the meeting, headteacher, Sarah Morgan said: “Everyone has worked so hard on the school’s behalf to ensure a safer environment for our children. The dedicated team of campaigners have ensured a permanent change to the speed limit outside of Danesfield and we are all very grateful.”

“I would like to personally thank all the parents, governors and Medmenham Parish Council, together with the wider Marlow community, who signed our petition.

“We hope the initial signage and preparation work will start as soon as possible, and MPC will chase Bucks County Council to ensure swift implementation.”

Following the success of the first stage of the campaign, Medmenham Parish Council will request further funding to get the speed limit reduced in the next financial year.