Via East Midlands to promote safety with community roadshow in Lambley

The first in a series of safety roadshows is taking place today (May 1).

Via East Midlands, Nottinghamshire County Council’s highways partner, will host the drop-in event at Floralands Farm Park in Lambley, until 2pm.

The event free to attend and members of the public can call in to chat to experts to address any safety concerns they have.

In addition to Via’s Road Safety Team, specialists from Age UK, Specsavers, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Nottinghamshire Police, and NHS East Midlands Ambulance Service, will be on hand to answer visitors’ queries.

Kendrick Hourd, Via’s head of safer highways, said: “Building on the success of our previous interventions, we have developed a new approach to our events this year, which will include other organisations that play an important role in protecting our communities.

“The roadshows aim to promote a culture of safety and the public will be able to get advice from the different agencies to help them live safely.

“Engaging with our local communities is vital for safety initiatives to be effective.

“We understand that some topics can be difficult to talk about, driving being one of them. The Road Safety Team will be at these events to offer practical advice and options to help older drivers drive safely for longer.”

This event is the first in a series of roadshows that will be held around the county this year.

Communities can also see Via’s Road Safety Team on May 10 at the Via stand at The Nottinghamshire County Show, Newark Showground; May 14 at RSPB Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre; and May 16 at Southwell Garden Centre.