New safety measures for collision blackspot in Warton  – Warwickshire County Council

New safety measures for collision blackspot in Warton  Measures to improve an collision blackspot in Warwickshire have been given the green light after funding of £35k was jointly funded from the delegated budgets of local County Councillors, Andy Wright (Baddesley and Dordon) and Marian Humphries (Polesworth).      Four Vehicle Activated Signs (VAS) have been installed… Continue reading New safety measures for collision blackspot in Warton  – Warwickshire County Council

Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised

Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised Warwickshire County Council has marked the achievements of those Warwickshire primary schools who have actively promoted the Safe and Active Schools programme.   The road safety education and active travel programme, which now engages with over 90 schools, was celebrated at a new awards ceremony.  … Continue reading Outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel recognised

Safer cycling rolled out to over 700 school children

Safer cycling rolled out to over 700 school children A recent campaign that raised awareness and educated over 700 of Warwickshire’s youngest riders about cycle safety has been hailed a success by Warwickshire’s Road Safety Partnership.   As part of the National Police Chief Council (NPCC) Two Wheels Campaign, Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Police… Continue reading Safer cycling rolled out to over 700 school children

Blighted by nuisance bikes? It’s time to Dob ‘Em In!

Blighted by nuisance bikes? It’s time to Dob ‘Em In! People are being encouraged to report nuisance bikes in their area using a new online reporting form.   By completing the form on the Warwickshire County Council website, they can help put an end to the issues nuisance bikes create for local communities.   Anti-social behaviour… Continue reading Blighted by nuisance bikes? It’s time to Dob ‘Em In!

Warwickshire Trading Standards is supporting Citizens Advice to help used car buyers steer clear of problems

Warwickshire Trading Standards is supporting Citizens Advice to help used car buyers steer clear of problems Citizens Advice’s National Consumer Service is offering top advice tips to the estimated 3.5 million people nationally who are currently looking to buy a used car.    New data from Citizens Advice reveals last year the charity’s National Consumer… Continue reading Warwickshire Trading Standards is supporting Citizens Advice to help used car buyers steer clear of problems

Free child car seat check and vehicle maintenance advice events are back this half term

Free child car seat check and vehicle maintenance advice events are back this half term Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is inviting residents to attend free child car seat check and vehicle advice events being held throughout Warwickshire between 28 May and 1 June.   Delivered by Child Seat Safety, experts in the field of car… Continue reading Free child car seat check and vehicle maintenance advice events are back this half term

Enhanced junction in Leamington supports priority for walking and cycling

Enhanced junction in Leamington supports priority for walking and cycling Work has recently been completed on a priority crossing for pedestrians and cyclists as part of the new cycle route along the A452 Kenilworth Road in Leamington Spa.   The works have involved construction of a road hump on Cloister Crofts with give-way markings for… Continue reading Enhanced junction in Leamington supports priority for walking and cycling

Supporting children to travel actively: Free Scootability Training in Warwickshire

Supporting children to travel actively: Free Scootability Training in Warwickshire Scootability training is back for 2024!   Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Road Safety Partners are supporting Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel by offering free Scootability training throughout the county during the first week of the Easter holidays (25 – 29 March).   To find… Continue reading Supporting children to travel actively: Free Scootability Training in Warwickshire

Warwickshire takes major step towards more active travel with new infrastructure plan

Warwickshire takes major step towards more active travel with new infrastructure plan Active travel in Warwickshire gets a major boost as Warwickshire County Council Cabinet approves the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).    This plan, which identifies and prioritises over 300 walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure schemes for potential delivery, demonstrates a clear… Continue reading Warwickshire takes major step towards more active travel with new infrastructure plan

Innovative School Streets pilot hailed a success at Eastlands Primary School in Rugby

Innovative School Streets pilot hailed a success at Eastlands Primary School in Rugby Eastlands Primary School road safety scheme is hailed a great success.   A pilot road safety scheme from Warwickshire County Council at Eastlands Primary School in Rugby has been hailed a success in making the local street safer for the school and… Continue reading Innovative School Streets pilot hailed a success at Eastlands Primary School in Rugby