Primary school pupils met with West Dorset MP Chris Loder to share their concerns about road safety along a stretch of the coast road.

Mr Loder visited pupils and staff of Burton Bradstock CE Primary School last week.

He was invited in to discuss the school's road safety campaign for the B3157, a road the children regularly cross on their weekly welly walks, running club runs and trips to Hive Beach.

Along with the school council, members of the parish council also joined the discussion, looking at a possible reduction in speed limits on the eastern edge of the village where the speed limit is currently 40mph.

The children expressed their concerns about vehicles on the stretch of road travelling quite fast, and asked Mr Loder what he would do.

He explained that he would support the local campaign and that he would like to join the children for a welly walk to see the problem for himself.

Mr Loder said he was given a warm welcome by the children, saying: "I was very impressed with the children’s questions at Burton Bradstock Primary School. I held a summit with the police, local residents and councillors in May regarding the road safety of the B3157 coast road, close to the school, and I am determined to ensure that the council and Dorset Police take this issue more seriously and I will continue to press them for action.”

As well ask discussing road safety, the children also took Mr Loder on a tour of the school and quizzed him on what it was like to be an MP. He told them what a great responsibility and honour it was to be a Member of Parliament.

Mr Loder invited the children to visit him in Westminster - something headteacher Adam Gough says they are very excited about.

Mr Gough said: "Getting out and about in our local area is a key part of our curriculum and it is important to do all we can to make the roads around Burton Bradstock safer for our children and their families. It was good to meet Mr Loder and have his support and we look forward to inviting him back for a welly walk to see the issues for himself. The children are also excited about taking up Mr Loder's kind invitation and visiting him in Westminster.”