Members of the public who have been given a bike for Christmas can take advantage of a free bike marking and registration session at Wharf Green on Saturday (12 January).
The event is being run by Swindon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and will take place between 11am and 1pm.
Members of the public who have been given a bike for Christmas can take advantage of a free bike marking and registration session at Wharf Green on Saturday (12 January).
The event is being run by Swindon Community Safety Partnership (CSP) and will take place between 11am and 1pm.
Bikes will be marked with a unique number using a plastic compound which is suitable for use on all bikes. Details of the bike and the owner is taken and Swindon CSP register them on a national database which can be accessed by the police to check if a bike is found, lost or stolen.
As well as offering bike marking and registration, cyclists will also receive advice from Wiltshire Police and Swindon Borough Council’s Health Ambassadors. Information and advice about the benefits and safety aspects of cycling will also be available.
For more information contact Swindon Community Safety Partnership on: 01793 466506.
The Swindon Community Safety Partnership aims to deliver sustainable reductions in crime and disorder, the fear of crime, anti-social behaviour and behaviour adversely affecting the environment; to reduce the harm caused by substance misuse; to reduce criminality; and to improve the quality of life in Swindon.