The size of a roundabout created near a school as part of a brand new road have sparked "public safety concerns" from two Falkirk councillors who say it is too small.
Independent councillor Brian McCabe, who represents Denny & Banknock, points out that another 200 houses could soon get planning permission for land on the other side of the roundabout from Denny High School, east of Winchester Avenue, with an application now at the pre-planning stage. In more recent years, the final project was delayed by problems with land acquisition, which led to protracted negotiations.It has been designed with pedestrian islands to help cross the road safely at strategic points; a wide path for walking and cycling; and bus lay-bys to improve public transport options.
Baillie Billy Buchanan, also Independent, is the councillor for the neighbouring ward of Bonnybridge but he says many of his constituents attend Denny High School.