COMMUNITIES and partners across the West Mercia policing region can apply for funding to address local road safety concerns thanks to new funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Focused on curbing harm on West Mercia’s roads, the PCC John Campion has launched his Safer Roads Fund.
The fund makes £150,000 available and builds on £900,000 already invested by the PCC to improve road safety in his policing region.
Successful applicants can use the funds to introduce new innovative campaigns or interventions which reduce collisions, traffic offences and increase driver awareness and behaviour.
John Campion said: “As PCC, road safety is at the heart of my Safer West Mercia Plan.
“It’s a sad fact that too many people die or are seriously injured on our roads. I am committed to addressing this and want to empower communities to play their part in a journey of change.
“While I continue to provide record levels of resources and tools to West Mercia Police to invest in vital road safety measures, I understand the role communities play in making roads safer.”
The fund cannot be used for projects or equipment already funded by the taxpayer.
The closing date for applications is midday on November 3.
Visit www.westmercia-pcc.gov.uk/saferroadsfund for more information.
