Wanted! Lollipop men and women!
Carmathenshire County Council has 10 school sites across the county that have schools crossing patrols officer vacancies. The hours can vary between five or 15 hours a week, depending on the school, and the renumeration from £30 to £100. Loved by children and badly treated by some motorists, the job lot of a lollipop person can be hard to lick because such vacancies are difficult to fill. Carmarthenshire County Council is having difficulty replacing a schools crossing patrol officer in Pembrey. The lollipop person retiring was a much loved friend of children and parents and the community campaigned for a replacement. But despite extensive advertising there was only one applicant and that one has not pursued the worthwhile career with the transport department. CRB checks have to be made because the work is with children. County executive member for transport services Cllr Phillip Hughes said: “The job lot of a schools patrol office can be a mixed bag. They can be showered with cards and...
