PEOPLE in south Shropshire towns and villagers who are concerned about speeding are to get the chance to help promote a slowdown.

Shropshire Council's community enablement team, in conjunction with the Safer Roads Partnership in West Mercia and Warwickshire, have established the County's first Community Speed Watch Scheme in Shropshire.

Speeding in some south Shropshire villages was a major concern when senior police officers met people at a public meeting in Ludlow.

Community Speed Watch Schemes involve trained volunteers from the community monitoring the speeds of vehicles with approved, hand-held speed measurement devices. Where vehicle speeds are found to be inappropriate, a letter is sent to the registered keeper by the police with the aim of encouraging them to reduce their speed when driving in the future.

There has been a high level of interest in Community Speed Watch Scheme across the whole West Mercia area, and Shropshire Council are working with a number of parishes to set up groups.

Anyone who is interested in joining Community Speed Watch as a volunteer in and setting one up should contact Shropshire Council 01743 252483.