WINCHESTER MP Steve Brine has been named Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month by road safety charity Brake for his campaigning over pedestrian crossings.

Mr Brine began a campaign for a crossing on Andover Road outside Osborne School in early 2012 after pupils and staff raised concerns. The traffic-light controlled puffin crossing was recently installed.

He has also successfully pressed for crossings on St Cross Road and recently launched a new one on Worthy Road.

Julie Townsend, Brake deputy chief executive, said: “Steve has shown a strong commitment to achieving safer roads in his constituency, and especially safe passage for people on foot, listening to and acting on the concerns of local residents. His successes show what can be achieved by communities working together and taking action to prevent devastating casualties before they happen.”

Mr Brine said: “As a keen cyclist and parent of two little ones I am constantly aware of the importance of road safety and am delighted that my work in this area has been recognised by Brake. The staff and pupils from Osborne School have been absolutely brilliant in their campaign to get this crossing.

“It's been a long time coming, but it's a huge relief to us all to see this safe crossing now installed. I will continue to work hard for road safety in my constituency and beyond.”