An out-of-use speed camera in Grotton looks set to be replaced after a local woman's efforts.

Alicia Marland has been trying to get the camera on Oldham Road replaced for over two years after her daughter, who was 11 at the time, was nearly knocked down by a speeding driver on her first day of secondary school.

Now, Ms Marland has received word that the camera will be installed, with April looking like the most likely time.

Ms Marland, who is a local Liberal Democrat campaigner, said: "For many years the frequency of speeding vehicles on Oldham Road has been a great concern so local residents and I wanted to challenge why we had a camera but it wasn't in use."

Ms Marland also explained that the situation got worse after lockdown, saying: "It became very noticeable that there were a group of people who were using some of our streets, particularly late at night, as though they were a racetrack.

"Not only was it a problem on the main roads, but on several of the surrounding lanes."

Aside from the safety risk, the noise of the cars has been a disturbance for residents.

The speed camera is located on Oldham Road near Mildred Avenue. Ms Marland explained how the road is on a hill, meaning drivers pick up speed going down it, making it more dangerous.

The camera was understood to be an old fashioned speed camera that had not been digitised and therefore the film would have to be replaced. At some point, the film stopped being replaced and drivers picked up on this when it became clear the camera never flashed.

Ms Marland said: "It hasn't worked for as long as I can remember."

Transport for Greater Manchester were contacted for a statement.

Although Ms Marland has not been given a date as of yet, the team at Safer Roads, who partner with Transport for Greater Manchester, have notified her that progress has been made and the new camera should be installed over the next few months.