Councillors endorse the Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy
Councillors of Leeds City Council Executive Board have confirmed support to adopt a new Leeds Safe Roads Vision Zero 2040 Strategy. In March 2022 Leeds Safe Roads Partnership, chaired by Leeds City Council, launched a consultation that asked the people of Leeds to comment on a strategy, developed by the Leeds Safe Roads Partnership, to […]
Torbay launches road safety campaign with students at South Devon College
Torbay Council has launched a new road safety campaign at South Devon College. Organised in partnership with Vision Zero South West, the event was also supported by Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Devon Air Ambulance. More than 350 students and staff attended the specially organised event throughout the […]
Council seeks powers to penalise drivers who break the rules of the road
Manchester City Council could soon be able to fine motorists who break the rules of the road if an upcoming consultation is successful. Under new guidelines local authorities are now able to apply for discretionary powers to enforce Moving Traffic Offences (MTOs), using powers that are currently only available to Greater Manchester Police. These would […]
Guilford Borough Council starts search for contractor to improve safety and congestion at Ash railway station
Guildford Borough Council is looking for a contractor to help it improve safety and reduce congestion at Ash railway station. Guildford Borough Council is heading the plan to replace the station level crossing with a new bridge and pedestrian crossing. The A323 Guildford Road road diversion and bridge project will also enable housing that has […]
Brighton & Hove councillors asked to approve next steps for improving safety and tackling congestion
A report going before Brighton & Hove councillors next week will ask them to approve measures to tackle moving traffic offences in the area. In May, the Government gave local authorities the opportunity to apply for powers which would allow them to enforce certain traffic offences in problem locations. The powers being sought would look […]
Kent County Council decides not to continue with trial of e-scooters after accident
Councillors in Kent have turned down the chance to continue e-scooter trials, following a serious injury. E-scooters are expected to be banned on Kent roads by December 1st this year. This is after a 80-year old lady suffered a crack jaw when she was knocked to the floor by a e-scooter rider. The e-scooter trial, […]
Lancashire County Council’s cabinet to consider more 20mph proposals
Proposals to introduce a 20mph speed limit on several adjoining roads in Preesall will be considered by Lancashire County Council’s cabinet this week. It is proposed to reduce the speed limit on Rosslyn Avenue and its side roads to increase safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the area, including children travelling to a nearby nursery […]
£5.6 million road safety boost for two Derbyshire roads
Two of Derbyshire’s roads that were ranked in the top 50 of the highest risk roads in England are to benefit from a £5.6 million of government grant from the Safer Roads Fund. Derbyshire councillors will review plans to undertake public consultation about the proposed safety improvements for the A5004 Long Hill Buxton to Whaley […]
Safer roads in Dundee as progress made with road safety measures
The number of people killed and injured on Dundee’s roads continues to drop and progress is being made towards meeting new Scottish Government casualty reduction targets by 2030. New figures revealed by Dundee City Council show that casualty figures are reducing and progress on extending the number of roads subject to 20mph limits continues. To continue […]
West Berkshire go out to consultation on it having Moving Traffic Offences powers
West Berkshire Council is to start a public consultation on it having the power to enforce MTOs (Moving Traffic Offences). Following on from the Safer Streets pilot in Calcot, the council is looking to expand on the work we already do to improve road safety, particularly around schools, and tackle congestion. “Feedback from the School Streets […]