Swindon Borough Council is to carry out footpath improvement works between Moredon Road and Bourn Road next month.

The £5,000 project, managed by the Technical Services Group, will improve conditions for pupils walking to and from More-don Junior and Infant Schools.

The works are scheduled to begin on June 2, and will continue for four weeks.

The work is being carried out as part of the Safer Routes to School strategy of the Local Transport Plan, which allows all schools to compete for funding to finance this type of scheme.

The council is trying to minimise disruption and pedestrians will be provided with a safe alternative route throughout the works period between 7.30am and 4pm Monday to Friday.