Last
year, eight people died and 123 were seriously injured on West Sussex roads due
to speeding.
The
service is highlighting these statistics through an audio message to residents
on its social media pages featuring the voice of a young child asking his
father why he is driving so fast.
Nicki Peddle, Head of Prevention for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service, said:
“Last year we attended 684 road traffic collisions.
“Attending these incidents is a big part of firefighters’ roles and we want to highlight the potentially fatal consequences of speeding. If drivers maintain a safe speed there is more chance of preventing a tragedy from happening.”
Being
caught speeding could result in:
Up to six points on your licence
Fine of up to 175% of your weekly
income
Driving ban or licence revoked (if
you’re still within two years of passing your test)
Disqualification
Criminal record
Prison sentence
The death or serious injury of
either yourself or an innocent person.
Crews
from WSFRS will be out supporting the campaign in their local communities.
Follow @WestSussexFire on Twitter and @WSFRS on Facebook for updates.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is at the
heart of West Sussex County Council’s Communities and Public Protection
Directorate, working to support communities to become safer, stronger and more
resilient through a combination of prevention, protection and response
activities.
Businesses that have had to
close due to the current lockdown can now apply for new government grants.
This latest grants are called
‘Local Restriction Support Grant (Closed) Addendum: 5 January onwards’ (LRSG)
and Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment (CBLP).
The grants cover the six-week
period of lockdown from 5 January until 15 February.
Both grants are based on
rateable value. The rate of payment for eligible businesses is:
For properties with a rateable value of £15,000 or under, grants are £2,001 (LRSG) and £4,000 (CBLP) – a total of £6,001
For properties with a rateable value of between £15,001 and £50,999, grants are £3,000 (LRSG) and £6,000 (CBLP) – a total of £9,000
For properties with a rateable value of £51,000 or over, grants are £4,500 (LRSG) and £9,000 (CBLP) – a total of £13,500.
Crawley Borough Council is
administering and distributing these grants on behalf of the government.
Councillor Peter Lamb, Leader of the Council, said:
“We know many local businesses are struggling. While the council is doing everything it can to support and rebuild the local economy, it’s vital any organisation which does need support applies for every grant for which they are eligible.”
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