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This page will detail the latest news on Karl's Campaign as well as where you can go to sign the petition in person.
The purpose of this site is to raise the awareness of Karl's Campaign.
Karl's Campaign has been created in memory of the death of Karl Bond who was tragically killed whilst crossing a road near his home in Digmoor, Skelmersdale.
The aim of the campaign is to :-
1. Reduce the speed limit throughout the built-up areas of Skelmersdale to 30 MPH from 40 MPH.
2. Introduce more speed cameras in areas known as speeding hot-spots
3. Introduction of proper crossings on busy roads.
4. Caution signs to make drivers aware of designated crossing areas.
5. Raise concerns over the injustice of the road traffic accident investigations
News & Events
. 2nd July 2008
The Campaign Team are currently reviewing it's strategies and are looking
to make another push to improve the road safety measures in Skelmersdale.
If anybody has any good suggestions or would like to help the campaign then
you can contact us at karlscampaign@sky.com.
We are also looking to improve awareness of the campaign within the
community. We are working with the local media to try and promote the site
and campaign objectives.
If anybody can offer some resource for some large banners and car stickers
then please contact us at the e-mail address listed above, thank you.
. 12th June 2008
Further coverage of the campaign in the Skelmersdale Advertiser.
Skelmersdale Police show motorists, stopped for speeding, the front page
from last weeks Advertiser to try to bring home the message of the impact
of speeding.
See the bottom of this page and the pics page for the article.
. 29th May 2008
Front page story in the Skelmersdale Advertiser...........................................
See the footer of this page and the pics page to see the article.
. 28th March 2008
A big THANK YOU to everyone that turned up and participated in the
demonstration march. The rain was terrible but everyone kept on
going, well done! Unfortunately Skelmersdale Fire Service was unable to
take part on the day but we had lots of support from everyone that turned up.
Even the drivers passing by showed their support and acknowledged the
campaign by beeping their horns and following the march.
A special THANK YOU must also go to both 1st Call Driving School, who's
dirver's turned up for the event, and also to Scanachrome for providing the
fantastic banners.
. 27th March 2008
Tomorrow's Campaign Demonstration will be attended by The North-West's
Labour MP, Rosie Cooper, along with supporters from the local community
and local businesses including 1st Call Driving School and the local Fire
Brigade. We will also have our local RoadPeace representative, Margaret
Highton attending. The event will be covered by the media including the
Skelmersdale Champion and ITV's Granada Reports.
. 20th March 2008
A peaceful demonstration has been planned to take place at the scene of Karl's
tragic death. The demonstration will take place on Friday 28th March 2008
along Digmoor Road in Skelmersdale at 4:00 pm. Further information will be
posted here soon. The demonstration will begin at the Fire Station in Digmoor.
If you have any queries then please contact us at karlscampaign@sky.com
. 1st February 2008
Meeting with Rosie Cooper MP to discuss Karl's Campaign and the Incident
Investigation. Rosie kindly gives us her full support and accepts the petition
signatures obtained so far. The total is currently up to 2217, with more forms
still to collect.
. 26th January 2008
ScanaChrome Printing Co. Offer Support to the Campaign.
. 25th January 2008
1st Call Driving School gives full support for the campaign.
. 12th January 2008
Today is the Anniversay of Karl's tragic death. A memorial will be
held today at the Quarry Bank at 4:30pm. Please say a prayer to remember
Karl or join us at the Quarry Bank.
. 20th November 2007
The national charity for road traffic victims supports
Karl's Campaign.
Visit their website at www.roadpeace.org
They also have a helpline to help the victims and their
families. Tel. 0845 4500 355
. 30th October 2007
- ASDA Skelmersdale gives full support to Karl's Campaign.
The petition is now available to sign in-store.
. 19th October 2007
- Today would have been Karl's 9th Birthday. Please join us in
our prayers as we remember a lovely little boy who was
tragically taken from us.
. 18th October 2007
- Memoriam to be held today at St. Francis Of Assisi.
- St. Francis Of Assisi Primary School & Woodland Community
Primary School have now joined Karl's Campaign to show
their support.
