Safety on the roads and when travelling | Redbridge Family Services Directory

Safety on the roads and when travelling

On this page you will find some useful information about safety on the roads and when travelling, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.

Useful Information

Reporting issues to the Council (Report It)
If you live in Redbridge and wish to report an issue to the Council please use the Report It page on the Redbridge website, including: Domestic waste and missed collections including household rubbish and recycling, garden and bulky waste. Rubbish in the streets, including flytipping, dumped rubbish, litter in street, full litter bins,…
How to encourage road safety
Always try to set a good example to your child. As you are out and about with them,practice good road safety by: explaining the rules of road safety letting your child make decisions with you, so they learn to take responsibility for their own safety…
Advice to prevent children from drowning (ROSPA)
Water holds a particular fascination for young children. Whether the water is held in a garden pond, a rainwater butt, a paddling pool or a bucket, a young child will invariably investigate. Since 2012, more than 40 children under five have drowned in the home,…
Happy Slapping (Bullying UK)
Happy slapping is the wrong description for an assault in which the attack is filmed. There's nothing happy about it, it's a bit like calling someone who steals a car and kills someone a 'joyrider'. Bullying UK started to get complaints about happy slapping in…
Young drivers (ROSPA)
Learning to drive is a key moment in the life of many young people and can be a time of anxiety for parents. Being able to drive allows greater independence to get around, especially in areas where public transport is limited. However, the sad fact…
Out Alone (NSPCC)
Need-to-know: is my child ready to go out alone? Getting the balance right between allowing children their independence and ensuring their safety when away from home can be difficult. This guide provides advice and practical tips to parents on judging if a child is ready…
Crime and public safety in Redbridge
For advice and services covering crime and public safety in Redbridge please go to the web page which has lots of information on areas including: Abandoned and untaxed vehicles Anti-social behaviour Anti-terrorism Prevent and Channel Burglary CCTV Community Protection Team Consumer advice Domestic violence Hate…

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