Concerned residents are calling for measures to tackle traffic at Sneckyeat following a serious collision involving a young girl.

A public meeting was held this week to discuss traffic issues on Homewood Road, Sneckyeat, and surrounding streets.

It follows a serious incident in which 11-year-old Ellie Hammell, from Sneckyeat Court, sustained serious injuries, after being struck by a bus at the junction of Sneckyeat Road and Homewood Road.

She was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where she is still being treated.

Numerous ideas were put forward at Monday’s meeting to tackle traffic issues, including double yellow lines around problem streets and the introduction of a 20mph zone on the estate.

Organiser Coun Allan Forster said: “We are looking at getting highways to do a risk assessment of the area where the recent incidents have happened.”

Coun Christine Wharrier, who was at the meeting, is set to ask the county’s highways department for traffic calming measures on Homewood Road hill.

“We are also looking at bringing Speedwatch back,” said Coun Forster.

Concerns were raised about parked cars blocking pavements and junctions in Sneckyeat, which could be tackled by police enforcing tickets, said Coun Forster.

He added: “We have got the ideas and now we have to look at how we can take them forward into actions.”

Some of the tasks are the responsibility of Cumbria Police to enforce while other issues could be dealt with by Cumbria County Council, he said. Representatives from both were at the meeting.

A fundraiser is being held tonight in aid of Ellie.

It will be held at Mirehouse Labour Club, from 7pm. The event is free.

It will feature a prize bingo, tombola, and raffle. Prizes include gift sets, meals, beauty vouchers, Easter eggs and gift sets.