A FATHER-of-three is campaigning for road safety measures to be introduced in his village after being seriously injured in September.

Coun Ged Mirfin, who represents Billington on Ribble Valley Borough Council, was airlifted to hospital after colliding with a car while walking his son Harry to St Leonard's Primary School in Langho.

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Coun Mirfin, 45, who is a political blogger, suffered a broken leg in two places and a serious head injury that doctors were concerned could have long-lasting affects.

The incident happened in Whalley Road on Friday, October 17, a road which he had previously campaigned for traffic calming measures to be introduced.

After being discharged from Royal Preston Hospital recently, Coun Mirfin has started lobbying Lancashire County Council to install a zebra crossing opposite St Augustine's RC High School in the road and to reduce the speed limit which is 40mph in some places and 30mph in others.

Coun Mirfin, of Abbey Terrace, said: "The accident that I had was waiting to happen.

"I'm looking and feeling a lot better than I was a couple of weeks ago.

"I'm worried if this happens again without these measures in place then that person might not be as fortunate as I was.

"I don't remember much about the accident and I don't suppose I ever will.

"With St Augustine's expanding all the time it's very important that safety measures are introduced.

"The road is the most dangerous during the drop off and pick up times from the schools in the morning and afternoons.

"These measures will not only help parents but also those students who walk to and from school."

Coun Mirfin is hoping to return to council business at a briefing in Clitheroe on air pollution in the town on Monday, November 24.

Ribble Valley councillor Kevin Horkin, a long-time friend of Coun Mirfin, said: "Everybody who knew Ged were very worried when they heard reports that he had been seriously injured.

"I'm delighted that he had made a very quick recovery and we look forward to welcoming him back to the council chamber.

"I would support his calls for increased safety, especially as there is a busy school on that road."

Oliver Starkey, Lancashire County Council highways manager for Ribble Valley, said: "We were very sorry to hear of the incident involving Councillor Mirfin and wish him well with his recovery.

"We have been in touch with the school about the incident and are due to carry out a traffic survey very shortly to inform our discussions about road safety outside the school and any further actions that may be appropriate."