Stockport Council apologises after banning Colin the lollipop man from high-fiving children
Stockport Council admit, on this occasion, they got it wrong.
Last updated 9th Feb 2018
Key 103 told you about Stockport's lollipop legend Colin who was banned from high-fiving children as they crossed the road because the council said it was dangerous.
Our reporter Abi Smitton has the full story:
Now, that very same council has admitted that it got it wrong and has apologised.
Stockport Council have sent this statement through to us:
"Following the recent reports surrounding Stockport Council’s lollipop man, Colin Spencer, we want to apologise for the unnecessary concern caused by the issuing of an instruction that was clearly wrong."
"Councillor Sheila Bailey, Executive Member for Communities and Housing at Stockport Council, said: “Colin has been an outstanding public servant and a popular member of his community for many years. It’s fantastic that he works with a smile on his face and brightens up the day for so many children. Our priority, and Colin's, has always been the safety and wellbeing of our school children. We try to make the service as safe as possible as well as maintaining the unique personalities that each member of the team brings to their school. We are sorry, that on this occasion, the Council got it wrong"