Shropshire councils plan joint action to tackle high collision rates on one of the region’s busiest routes
Telford & Wrekin Council and Shropshire Council have reaffirmed their commitment to working with the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) as part of a joint effort to improve road safety along the A41. An independent review published on 3 October showed that the route of nearly 30 miles of road and 13 distinct sites, has […]
Shropshire: Councillor and Crime Commissioner clash over A41 speed camera calls
West Mercia’s Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) and a Shropshire councillor have clashed over whether there should be average speed cameras on a notorious road. A report delivered to the Police and Crime Panel said that PCC John Campion (pictured below, right) “has expressed frustration” over the lack of progress over delivering the scheme on […]
Solihull: £1m safety plan after series of fatal crashes
A road that has seen three fatal crashes since 2018 is set for new crossings and speed cameras. Measures to improve the A41 Warwick Road in Solihull are part of a £1m project after years of complaints from residents about dangerous traffic. The BBC reports that Solihull Council secured the funding from the Department for […]
Council promises £1m to improve safety on road in Cheshire
A council and Police force have responded to an e-petition calling for speed cameras and other safety innovations on the A41 near Chester by promising a million pound’s worth of investment. Cheshire Live reports the Christleton and Waverton area has been identified to receive a cash injection from the police to make the roads safer […]