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We are proud to support National Road Safety Week (11-18 May) by offering FREE child seat fitting and safety checks on Thursday 15 May, 10am-2pm in Bass Hill.
Correctly installed child seats can save lives, but research shows two out of three are not fitted properly. That’s why we’ve partnered with Kidsafe to make it easy for local families to get expert help and peace of mind.
As part of our ongoing commitment to community safety, this FREE service is available to Canterbury-Bankstown residents and helps ensure your little passengers are protected every time you hit the road.
Bookings are essential.
Road safety affects each and every one of us. During National Road Safety Week, from 11-18 May, it’s an appropriate time to refocus on this important issue.
Whether we’re in the car, crossing the road or doing the school run with our children, we need to take care and be mindful of the obvious dangers.
It’s no surprise that speeding drivers and reckless behaviour are responsible for most road accidents in NSW.
According to the latest statistics,1,284 people lost their lives on Australian roads in the past 12 months, with an alarming 105 deaths in March alone.
Recently, our Council brought together a group of locals for a Community Jury to hear their views on what we can all do to reduce the road toll here in our City. They sat down, heard the facts and came up with practical ways to tackle speeding in Canterbury-Bankstown. We’re now working through some of those recommendations.
Council has been reviewing speed limits in certain areas in consultation with local police and traffic authorities. We have also rolled out “Slow Down” bin stickers which are a quick reminder for drivers to take it easy. If you don’t have one yet, grab your FREE sticker here and play your part in keeping our roads safe.
During Road Safety Week, we have a FREE Child Car Seat Fitting Day on Thursday 15 May in Bass Hill. If you’re a parent or carer, this one’s for you. Come down, get your seats checked and leave with peace of mind. It’s a small action that can make a big difference in keeping our little ones safe. Register by visiting cb.city/ChildSeats
This National Road Safety Week, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your habits and to commit to safer choices. We can’t do this alone. Real change comes from all of us, slowing down, staying alert and speaking up when things don’t feel safe.
Together, we can make a real difference.
Regards,
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek
Join us for the grand opening of our brand new indoor play centre, Wednesday 14 May, 9.30am-noon at Morris Iemma Indoor Sports Centre.
This FREE event is for children aged 0-8 and their parents and carers, featuring kids’ face painting, music and plenty of indoor fun!
Are you a local business looking to enhance your outdoor dining space?
Apply for the Street Parklet Program and join us to create inviting dining spaces in our City.
Learn more and submit your expression of interest before Monday 12 May.
Tues 6 May, 10-11am at Corner of The Boulevarde and Arthur Street, Punchbowl
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek will be visiting to discuss any local issues or questions you may have, so make sure to stop by and say hello!