Wokingham

Some 80% of child car seats are incorrectly fitted, risking injuries and deaths that could be avoided. But children in the Wokingham Borough will soon be sitting more safely, after parents are invited to attend free car seat safety checks offered by Wokingham Borough Council at the end of this month.

The checks, organised by the council in partnership with highways consultants Mouchel Parkman, will be made by trained Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue staff and will be completely free to all who attend.

Executive member for highways and transport Wokingham Cllr Keith Baker said: “Many people are unaware of the dangers of incorrectly fitted seats. The council is always looking for ways to improve the safety of road users, and I believe these safety checks will offer real practical help to parents and carers who drive. I urge parents to bring their cars along to get unbiased advice on fitting child seats from trained fire and rescue staff.”

The sessions will take place at the following venues and times:
• Wokingham Fire Station, Denton Road, Wokingham: Thursday September 27, 11am to 3pm
• Morrisons Supermarket, Woosehill: Friday September 28, 11am to 3pm
• Asda, Chalfont Way, Lower Earley: Saturday September 29, 11am to 3pm

For more information please contact road safety officer Katie Webb on (0118) 974 7301 or at katie.webb@mouchelparkman.com

Wokingham Borough Council