Community Engagement Events

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Community engagement events bring tyre safety to the heart of local communities. Find out how you can get involved.

Welcome to our ‘Community Engagement Events’ section. This is your hub for discovering local initiatives dedicated to enhancing road safety and promoting responsible road user behaviour across the UK.
Here, you’ll find a dynamic listing of upcoming events organised by a variety of passionate organisations, including:

  • Road Safety Partnerships
  • Local Authorities
  • National Highways
  • Fire and Rescue Services
  • The Police
  • DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency)
  • And many other dedicated groups

These events offer invaluable opportunities to learn, engage, and contribute to safer roads in your area. They often feature interactive demonstrations, educational sessions, and chances to connect directly with experts and fellow road users.

Get Involved!

We strongly encourage you to connect directly with the event organisers if you are interested in attending, supporting, or learning more about a specific event. Each listing will provide clear contact details to facilitate your direct engagement.

Tyre Safety Support Needed?

For certain events, we may indicate a need for professional tyre industry personnel to provide essential tyre checking services. If you are a tyre professional or represent a tyre business and can offer this valuable support, please reach out to the event organiser directly using the contact information provided in the listing. Your expertise can make a significant difference in promoting safer vehicles and roads.

October 2026

What: Tyre Safety Events

Organised by: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

When & Where:

5th September – Barnsley Fire Station, 56 Broadway, Barnsley S70 6QZ (10am – 2.30pm)

3rd October – Tankersley Fire Station, Wentworth Way, Tankersley, Barnsely, S75 3DL (10am – 3pm)

27th October – Old Mill Lane retail park, Barnsley, S71 1LL (time TBC)

Description: Charity car wash events (Barnsley & Tankersley) and multi-agency tyre safety event (Old Mill Lane)

Support required: Assistance with tyre checking support and providing advice to motorists

Interested? Contact: Robert Horne, Prevention & Intervention Officer For Barnsley, Road Safety Lead, Water Safety & Anti-Social Behaviour, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. Mobile: 07826 930 812. Email: rhorne@syfire.gov.uk

OCTOBER 2026

What: Tyre Safety Month

Organised by: National Highways

When & Where:

6/10 – West Hove Sainsbury’s (Brighton and Hove)

28/10 – Beaconsfield Services on the M40

Description: Tyre checks to support Tyre Safety Month

Support required: Tyre industry support to help conduct the tyre checks and advise motorists

Interested? Contact: Colin Evans, Regional Safety Programme Manager (South East), M. 07712 237279 E. Colin.Evans2@nationalhighways.co.uk

OCTOBER 2026

What: Tyre Safety Month

Organised by: National Highways

When & Where:

Thurs 1 Oct   Charnock Richards SB

Fri 2 oct        Lymm

Mon 5 Oct     Chester

Tues 6 Oct    Knutsford  NB for enforcement and SB for engagement

Wed 7 Oct    Burtonwood

Fri 16 Oct     Birch WB

Mon 19 Oct   Lancaster NB

Tues 20        Tebay SB

Wed 21         Sandbach SB for enforcement and NB for engagement

Description: Tyre checks to support Tyre Safety Month

Support required: Tyre industry support to help conduct the tyre checks and advise motorists

Interested? Contact: Lisa Scott, Regional Safety Programme Manager (North West), M. 07595 719421 E. Lisa.Scott@nationalhighways.co.uk

November 2026

What: Road Safety Events/Stalls

Organised by: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

When & Where:

Monday 16th November – Dearne Valley College Rotherham (10am – 2pm)

Tuesday 17th November – Sheffield Longley Sixth Form College (10am – 2pm)

Wednesday 18th November – Doncaster New College (10am – 2pm)

Thursday 19th November – Barnsley Honeywell College (10am – 2pm)

Description: Road safety events with South Yorkshire Police and other services.

Support required: A tyre safety representative at each event, with examples of good and bad tyres, to advise attendees on the importance of tyre safety.

Interested? Contact: Robert Horne, Prevention & Intervention Officer For Barnsley, Road Safety Lead, Water Safety & Anti-Social Behaviour, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue. Mobile: 07826 930 812. Email: rhorne@syfire.gov.uk

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