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.
JUNE / JULY 2026
What: Farm Safety Events
Organised by: National Farmers’ Union (NFU)
When & Where:
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County |
Location |
dates |
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Suffolk |
George Gittus – Symonds Farm, Bury Saint Edmunds, IP28 6RZ. |
30 June |
|
Suffolk |
Wantisden Hall Farms, Dale Farm, Wantisden, Woodbridge, IP12 3PG |
19 June |
|
Cambridgeshire |
Childerley Farm, Dry Drayton, Cambridge CB23 8BA |
17-Jun |
|
Essex |
Chelmsford (Galleywood) |
1 July |
|
Essex/ Herts |
Bishops Stortford |
8 July |
|
Beds/Hunts |
Manor Farm, Upper Stondon, HENLOW, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LJ, |
30-Jun |
|
E Sussex/Kent |
Stephen Reeve, The Cherry Barn, Clayton Farm, Church Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6XS |
11-Jun |
|
West Sussex/ Surrey |
Mark Chandler, Moor Farm, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0HD |
18-Jun |
Description:
The events cover a wide range of practical and relevant topics designed to address the everyday risks faced on farm.
Support required:
Deliver a short session (15-25 minutes) on the importance of tyre safety, maintenance, servicing, etc
Contact:
Stuart Head, NFU – Farm Safety and Transport Adviser, Mob: 07795 597487, Stuart.Head@nfu.org.uk
JUNE / JULY / AUGUST 2026
What: “Alive to Drive” – Community Road Safety Events
Organised by: Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service
When & Where:
Saturday 20th June – Leyland Festival – PR25 3DH – 8am-5pm
Sunday 12th July – Rawtenstall Tesco – BB4 6DB – 11am-3pm
Sunday 19th July – Blackpool Prom – FY1 1AP – 11am-3pm
Friday 24th July – Morecambe Prom – LA4 4AB – 11am-3pm
Sunday 30th August – Deepdale Retail – PR1 6AF – 11am-3pm
Description:
The events cover a wide range of practical and relevant topics designed to address everyday risks in the community.
Support required:
Man a tyre stand and possible free tyre checks.
Contact:
Clare Burscough, Prevention Support – Road Safety, Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service E:Mail – ClareBurscough@lancsfirerescue.org.uk
AUGUST 2026
What: West Yorkshire “Vision Zero” Annual Event
Organised by: West Yorkshire Vision Zero Partnership
When & Where:
13th August 2026 in People’s Park, Halifax, HX1 2TS – 10am-4pm
Description:
A free, family-friendly road safety event. Includes interactive stalls, emergency service vehicles, cycling support and much more.
(For more information see https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/events/vision-zero-annual-event-halifax/)
Support required:
Provide tyre advice and support on the West Yorkshire Vision Zero stand.
Contact:
Phoebe Pitcher, Policy Assistant – Vision Zero, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Phoebe.Pitcher@westyorks-ca.gov.uk
AUGUST 2026
What: Vision Zero Engagement Event
Organised by: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
When & Where:
Xscape, Castleford, WF10 4TA – 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August
Description:
This event brings together a wide range of partner agencies and members of the public, providing a strong platform to promote road safety, raise awareness and engage directly with the community around the Vision Zero ambition of eliminating deaths and serious injuries on West Yorkshire’s roads.
Support required:
- Hosting an engagement stand or interactive activity
- Providing educational materials or demonstrations
- Supporting key safety messages aligned to Vision Zero
- Engaging directly with the public and partner organisations
Interested? Contact:
Aidrian Bamforth, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service, M 07813727042 / E adrian.bamforth@westyorksfire.gov.uk
