Warwickshire’s Road Safety Partnership promotes safe driving this Christmas

Warwickshire’s Road Safety Partnership promotes safe driving this Christmas As the Christmas and New Year party season gets underway, Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership has placed a number of digital screens across the county to display timely drink drive messages.   The screens have been placed in busy locations to remind members of the public of… Continue reading Warwickshire’s Road Safety Partnership promotes safe driving this Christmas

Scoot smart this Christmas and don’t buy e-scooters as presents

Scoot smart this Christmas and don’t buy e-scooters as presents Get the low-down on e-scooters in Warwickshire.   Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership (WRSP) is supporting the launch of a new resource, Scoot Smart, which forms part of a wider timely campaign to raise awareness of the law and risks surrounding Electrical scooters (e-scooters).   E-scooters… Continue reading Scoot smart this Christmas and don’t buy e-scooters as presents

Warwickshire is supporting mature drivers as part of National Eyesight Campaign week

Warwickshire is supporting mature drivers as part of National Eyesight Campaign week Road Safety officers have been delivering road safety messaging and promoting mature driver reviews as part of the national eyesight campaign taking place from 28 October to 10 November 2024.   The sessions are aimed at drivers over 65 and to share information… Continue reading Warwickshire is supporting mature drivers as part of National Eyesight Campaign week

Could you help to inspire the next generation of cyclists in Warwickshire

Could you help to inspire the next generation of cyclists in Warwickshire Warwickshire County Council is encouraging local residents to join the growing number of Bikeability cycling instructors and help inspire the next generation of cyclist.   With cycling becoming an essential life skill, we need passionate individuals to train children and adults in safe,… Continue reading Could you help to inspire the next generation of cyclists in Warwickshire

Young people driving and riding webinars are hailed a great success!

Young people driving and riding webinars are hailed a great success! Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is celebrating a successful series of national webinars to raise awareness and educate about young driver and rider safety.   The first in a series of webinars – ‘Together on the Learning to Drive Journey’ – took place on Wednesday… Continue reading Young people driving and riding webinars are hailed a great success!

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