Police and Crime Commissioner urges road traffic victims to share their experiences in national survey

Police and Crime Commissioner urges road traffic victims to share their experiences in national survey Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Seccombe, is encouraging local people affected by road traffic collisions to take part in a new national survey aimed at improving support for victims.   The survey, launched by the Office of the Victims’… Continue reading Police and Crime Commissioner urges road traffic victims to share their experiences in national survey

Warwickshire senior leaders call for road safety fines to be reinvested in local road safety schemes

Warwickshire senior leaders call for road safety fines to be reinvested in local road safety schemes Warwickshire Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith and Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner and Chair of Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership, Philip Seccombe have joined over thirty senior leaders from across policing, local government and road safety to call for the money… Continue reading Warwickshire senior leaders call for road safety fines to be reinvested in local road safety schemes

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership backs new national website to protect young drivers

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership backs new national website to protect young drivers We are proud to back a new national website dedicated to uniting efforts to cut the high number of crashes involving young drivers in Britain. Hosted by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), the website – www.protectyoungdrivers.com – brings together essential information on… Continue reading Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership backs new national website to protect young drivers

From Learner to Licensed: Parental Support for New Drivers

From Learner to Licensed: Parental Support for New Drivers Book a place for a free online event for parents and guardians of new drivers.   To secure a place and receive a link to join this event, or for further information, please visit: From Learner to Licensed: Parental Support for New Drivers.   Warwickshire Road Safety… Continue reading From Learner to Licensed: Parental Support for New Drivers

The time to act is now’: PCC joins calls for stronger licensing to save young lives

‘The time to act is now’: PCC joins calls for stronger licensing to save young lives Warwickshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Chair of the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership,  Philip Seccombe is among a powerful coalition of experts, emergency service leaders and bereaved families calling on the Government to introduce a stronger licensing system to… Continue reading The time to act is now’: PCC joins calls for stronger licensing to save young lives

Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership launches free scooter training to promote safe and active travel for children

Launch of free scooter training to promote safe and active travel for children in Warwickshire WCC Road Safety Education Team, with support from the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership, is proud to launch a new initiative offering free practical scooter training to children across the county, promoting both safe travel and active lifestyles.   The training… Continue reading Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership launches free scooter training to promote safe and active travel for children

Warwickshire County Council approve major developer-funded highways improvements in Exhall

Warwickshire County Council approves major developer-funded highways improvements in Exhall WCC’s Cabinet has approved nearly £4m of developer funds to be added to its Highways Capital Programme for the year to fund a significant highways improvement scheme in Exhall, Bedworth.    This important project, valued at £3.904 million, aims to upgrade critical infrastructure at the School… Continue reading Warwickshire County Council approve major developer-funded highways improvements in Exhall

Celebration event recognises outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel

Celebration event recognises outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel Warwickshire Road Safety Team hosted the second annual Safe and Active Schools Award Event recognising the outstanding achievements of primary schools in promoting road safety and active travel.   Held at Old Shire Hall in Warwick on Friday 13th June, this year’s event brought together Safe… Continue reading Celebration event recognises outstanding contributions towards road safety and active travel

Warwickshire Garages open their doors again to all in July to reduce garage anxiety

Warwickshire Garages open their doors again to all in July to reduce garage anxiety Avoiding services and repairs puts drivers at risk of points and fines and increases the risk to both drivers and passengers of being involved in a collision due to a vehicle defect.   Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has teamed up again… Continue reading Warwickshire Garages open their doors again to all in July to reduce garage anxiety

‘Treated with contempt’: National call for urgent action on stigma and safety of mobility scooter users

‘Treated with contempt’: National call for urgent action on stigma and safety of mobility scooter users Experts are warning of a growing crisis facing mobility scooter users, as they contend with increasing road dangers and deep-rooted social stigma.   Mobility scooter insurance intermediary, Surewise, has joined forces with charities, mobility retailers and academics to urge the… Continue reading ‘Treated with contempt’: National call for urgent action on stigma and safety of mobility scooter users