Funds and training to boost Speedwatch

Thanks to funding secured by Cllr Chrissie Bainbridge, a new Community Speedwatch is now up and running across Portchester and Fareham Town. 

•  Speed gun purchased
•  Local volunteers recruited and trained
•  Working with police to target known hotspots

We’ll be meeting with Hampshire Police later this month to agree the first monitoring sites.

Cllr Chrissie Bainbridge said: “Residents have been very clear with me on the doorstep – speeding and anti-social driving are a real concern. People are fed up with the noise, especially as we head into the warmer months when windows are open.”

“There is also a serious safety issue here. This is about protecting our communities and making our streets safer for everyone.”

This is part of our ongoing track record of action locally:

•  Regular engagement with police on speeding hotspots
•  Campaigning for 20mph limits outside schools to protect children and families
•  Supporting residents to take action through Community Speedwatch