MP champions road safety with Local Transport Minister
During Road Safety Awareness Week, Alex Ballinger, Member of Parliament for Halesowen, joined Minister for Local Transport Lilian Greenwood to support Labour’s upcoming Road Safety Strategy - the first national plan in over a decade to tackle the rising number of deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads.
Across Halesowen, residents have raised concerns about speeding, dangerous driving, poor enforcement, and pedestrian safety - particularly near schools, residential areas, and busy junctions.
As part of his Safer Roads, Safer Streets campaign, Alex Ballinger MP recently hosted ‘The Big A456 Tea Brake’ in partnership with the Hawne Halesowen Townswomen’s Guild, raising funds and awareness for Brake, the national road safety charity.
Alongside this community event, Alex Ballinger MP has held constructive discussions with Dudley Council and West Midlands Police, where he has continued to press for stronger safety measures along the A456. His calls include lower speed limits, the installation of speed cameras, and an increased police presence to help reduce accidents and keep residents safe.
Alex Ballinger said: “I’ve listened to people in Halesowen who are calling for action, not excuses. Road safety isn’t just a transport issue - it’s about protecting lives, supporting families, and restoring confidence in our streets. I’m proud to stand with the Minister and support Labour’s plan to make our roads safer and ensure our community sees the benefits.”
Alex Ballinger added: “Every year, 1,600 people lose their lives on our roads, and thousands more are seriously injured. We would not accept this in any other area of public life - a tragedy for families and a huge cost of over £2 billion a year to our NHS. Labour’s commitment to restoring order to our roads and protecting all road users is long overdue.”
The Road Safety Strategy is expected to be published soon and will mark a major step forward in Labour’s mission to restore order to Britain’s roads and protect every road user.
