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Weekly Round-Up: Community Engagement and Continued Enforcement in Essex
Last week may have been quieter than usual due to half term, but the Safer Essex Roads Partnership’s (SERP) mission towards Vision Zero, the shared aspiration toward eliminating deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads by 2040, continued. The team attended Loughton Police Station Open Day on Wednesday, which was a fantastic opportunity to...
How Community Speed Watch is driving change this Volunteers’ Week
As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week, The SERP is shining a light on the everyday people making a huge difference to road safety in their communities, the incredible volunteers behind Community Speed Watch (CSW). Since its launch in 2007, Community Speed Watch Essex has grown into a powerful force for good, with over 1,100 volunteers and 106...
Vision Zero in Action: Supporting Safer Journeys in Broomfield
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) was out in Broomfield yesterday for a focused Vision Zero Day, as part of the ongoing shared commitment to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries by 2040. Coinciding with Walk to School Week, our engagement team spent the morning speaking with parents on the school run about road safety and...
Weekly Round-Up: Community Action, Road Safety Education and Targeted Enforcement
Last week, The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) continued to combine education, enforcement, and engagement to drive forward our shared commitment to Vision Zero, a future with no deaths or serious injuries on Essex roads. Engagement on the ground The team attended Clacton Police Station Open Day, joining forces with Essex Fire and Rescue...
51 Miles for 51 Lives: the SERP joins RoadPeace challenge to honour Essex road victims
As part of the RoadPeace Challenge 2025 and UN Global Road Safety Week, Will Cubbin, Partnership Manager for The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), cycled 51 miles to commemorate the 51 people who lost their lives on Essex roads last year. The challenge, launched by national charity RoadPeace, encourages individuals and organisations to take on a...
Vision Zero in Action: Road Safety Highlights Across Essex
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) are supporting Vision Zero– a future where no one is killed or seriously injured on Essex roads. Last week, we were out across the county educating young people, engaging communities, and enforcing the rules that keep us all safe. Road safety education in schools Our team delivered practical road safety sessions...
The SERP Weekly Round-Up: Supporting Safer Roads Through Education and Enforcement
As part of our continued commitment to Vision Zero—eliminating deaths and serious injuries on Essex roads, the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) was out in Pitsea this week, delivering a focused day of action combining both enforcement and education. While the majority of drivers demonstrated safe and responsible behaviour, the enforcement team unfortunately still identified...
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership Joins Sky News Debate on Young Driver Safety
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) joined Sky News presenter, Sarah-Jane Mee, to discuss Graduated Driving Licences (GDLs) and the urgent need to protect young drivers. Broadcast on The UK Tonight with Sarah-Jane Mee, the first segment – “Campaign groups call for tougher licensing laws for new drivers” – featured interviews with The SERP’s Partnership Manager, Will Cubbin,...
The SERP’s Weekly Round Up – Driving Change on Essex Roads
As the Essex Roads Policing Team hit the ground running this week, targeted enforcement and unpredictable visibility proved once again to be powerful tools—not just for offences, but for encouraging lasting positive behaviour change on our roads. Despite most drivers sticking to the speed limit and driving safely, officers recorded just under 400 offences over the...
Ride Smart This Spring with our Essex Hugger Guides
As the days get longer and the roads dry out, many bikers are gearing up to ride again. Spring is the perfect time to enjoy the open road—but also a crucial time to refresh your skills. If you haven’t taken any post-test training, these Essex Hugger downloads may give you a new perspective on...
A week of action for the Safer Essex Roads Partnership
Last week was very productive for the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP), tackling speeding offences, delivering essential road safety education, and engaging with communities across Essex. Speed enforcement: targeting high-risk areas Our enforcement team has been out in force, focusing on locations with a history of serious collisions. While the majority of drivers the...
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership acknowledges growing call for Graduated Driver Licensing
The Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP) has seen an increasing level of public concern around young driver safety, as a petition calling for the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) approaches 100,000 signatures. The petition, started by Crystal Owen following the tragic loss of her son, Harvey, and his friends in a collision in...