Pupils at Portfield School in Haverfordwest have given top marks to a new crossing island installed in Snowdrop Lane.
The crossing island and dropped kerbs either side provided by Pembrokeshire County Council has enabled pupils to cross with more ease and safety.
The County Council has also introduced several dropped kerbs between Portfield School and local facilities, which help pupils to navigate their way around.
Pupils Rebecca Havard and Ryan Jordan said the road improvements had made getting around easier.
“The pupils often visit local shops as part of their studies and the crossing island and dropped kerbs are really helpful,” added Alison Swain, teacher and school council co-ordinator.
The suggestions were put forward after a 16-year-old member of the School Council visited a local Student Voice Conference. He subsequently encouraged other members to suggest improvements to their local community.
The School Council members put together a questionnaire and circulated it around pupils as well as the Haverfordwest Social Activity Centre and the Holly House Short Breaks Unit.
After examining the replies, the pupils went on a walk around their local community to observe where improvements could best be made.
Councillor Jamie Adams, Cabinet Member for Highways and Planning, said the recent enhancements at Portfield School had made it clear that improvements were needed.
“We’re very pleased that the pupils at Portfield are finding it easier to navigate the local community, as well as obviously very much enjoying the outstanding facilities at their new school,” he said.
