Big smiles all round for Rochdale's little lollipop man

⁣Rochdale youngster Cody Shaw has been keeping busy during lockdown in his new role as Milnrow’s crossing supervisor. ⁣

Since receiving his fluorescent uniform and lollipop stick as a gift, the 5-year-old has enjoyed helping his neighbours on Milnrow’s Pennine Estate to safely cross the road. ⁣

Cody’s grandmother Sharon Hughes commented: "He kept asking for a lollipop man outfit and it’s the best thing I bought him; he absolutely loves it. ⁣

"We first took him out with his 3-yearold twin brothers Louie and Logan and now he wants to go out with his lollipop stick all the time! It makes it even more fun when people participate and ask him to cross them over the road and people in their cars stop for him." ⁣

Sharon added: "One lady asked him to help her cross the road and said that he had really made her day and cheered her up as she lived alone and he was the only person she had seen."

⁣Cody’s hard work and kindness hasn’t gone unnoticed by Milnrow residents. Leader of the Local Liberal Democrats, Andy Kelly commented: "I would like to say a huge thank you to the young man who was dressed in his crossing patrol uniform on our estate [this afternoon]. Not only did he bring a smile, he safely helped my wife, daughter and Archie the dog cross the road safely." ⁣