Children in Hackney have taken part in the borough’s first Junior Community Road Watch.
Monthly Archives: July 2017
Plain clothed officers to ensure drivers obey rules of the road
Plain clothed police officers in London are to ride unmarked bicycles as part of a new tactic to deal with the offences that ‘most deter people from cycling’.
LRSC presents two Distinguished Service Awards
A long-serving road safety officer and an influential supporter of road safety in London have both been presented with Distinguished Service Awards by the London Road Safety Council (LRSC).
London Road Safety Award presented to Lewisham Council for CBT training programme
A training initiative which sets out to increase the basic road awareness and safety of young motorcyclists in Lewisham, has been recognised with the 2017 London Road Safety Award.
100th LRSC AGM now in session
The London Road Safety Council is today (21 July) hosting its 100th AGM, with road safety officers and elected members from across the Capital gathering in Southwark for the event.
Croydon to trial school pedestrian zones
Pedestrian zones will be introduced at three schools in Croydon as part of a six-month trial designed to encourage parents and children to walk more.
Square Mile businesses focus of new active travel guide
The City of London Corporation has published a new guide for organisations in the Square Mile, sharing best practice on how to promote active travel among employees.
Santander Cycles extended to Brixton
The Santander Cycles scheme will expand to Brixton later this year, making cycling ‘easier and more accessible’ for thousands more Londoners.
LRSC team supports Healthy City Streets Event
A team from the London Road Safety Council supported the Healthy City Streets event on 4 July, organised by the City of London Road Danger Reduction Team and the Active City Network.
Hackney event allows pupils to showcase cycling skills
Nearly 1,000 school children from across Hackney took part in the 2017 Bike Around the Borough (BATB) – an event designed to show how fun, and easy, cycling can be.