On Saturday 1st October, around 60 residents of all ages attended a free, bi-annual, community Safety event, run by Purton Parish Council.

This year’s event focused on Road Safety, which is known to be concern for residents, so the Police Accident Car was available outside, whilst in the hall more information and advice was made available by the Wiltshire Council Road Safety Team, Community Speedwatch and Community Policing.

Staying safe and secure at home were also supported with representatives from Neighbourhood Watch and the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Service, available to offer free Home Safety Checks and to support volunteers in setting up Neighbourhood Watch Groups.

At a time when many are facing economic challenges, local Councillors from both Purton Parish Council and Wiltshire Council were also on hand for the morning, to listen to residents and offer information and advice.

After a busy morning, organisers deemed the event a great success, with one attendee saying, “we could do with having this type of thing more often”, and it was clear that many younger visitors enjoyed sitting in the fire engine and trying on Police Officers’ hats!

Purton residents are welcome to the next FREE Community Safety Roadshow event on Saturday 4th March 2023, open from 10.00amuntil noon at Purton Village Hall.

Purton Parish Council Chairman, Ray Thomas said:

“Having surveyed the village earlier this year we know that many residents are concerned about road safety. This free, local event is one low-cost way to support local people with these concerns. It also offered the chance to empower people by showing them what they can do to stay safer at home and on the roads. Of course, it has also provided a lovely opportunity for our smallest residents to learn more about ‘People who help us’ too!”

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