Residents of an Irvine street have demanded speed dampening measures after several cats were knocked down and killed.

And the Stronsay Way neighbours fear that a child from one of the nearby schools could be next.

They have called for speed bumps or other traffic calming measures to be put in place, as well as crossing patrols, before there's a serious accident.

But North Ayrshire Council chiefs insist speeding in the area is not a major problem - and have so far refused to act.

Stronsay Way resident Bethany Holland told the Times: "There is going to be a serious accident, with several animals being killed or hit by cars, including my own cat.

"Someone's child is going to get knocked down.

"My cat was knocked down two weeks ago and my neighbour's cat was killed last year. That's not including the two cats I've scooped off the road that were also killed.

"The council simply do not care. We've asked for a lollipop man to be there as it's a road leading to Elderbank and St John Ogilvie primaries and again we were told told no.

"Someone or someone's child is eventually going to be knocked down and it's a constant worry watching these kids cross the road with cars speeding past.

"We need to take action before someone is killed on that road.

"It's a joke and they won't do anything until someone is badly hurt or worse."

Bethany said electric cars were a particular problem as they were silent and kids could not hear them coming,

A North Ayrshire Council spokesperson said: “We receive many requests for speed reduction measures in our residential streets. 

“Speed surveys are carried out to ascertain actual vehicle speeds in order to determine if physical traffic calming measures should be considered to bring speeds to an acceptable level. 

“The average speed of vehicles in Stronsay Way is 18.1mph, which indicates good compliance with the posted speed limit. 

“The council liaises with Police Scotland on road safety matters, particularly with regard to speeding as enforcement of speed limits is a matter for Police Scotland. 

“Should residents have further concerns, these should be reported directly to Police Scotland on 101.”