Marshfield Community Council

15/10/2026

Fines for passing too close as countryside Highway Code rules tighten 💸🐴

The updated Highway Code explicitly states that drivers must slow down to a maximum of 10 mph and leave at least two metres of space when passing horse riders. Motorists caught squeezing past horses at unsafe speeds or aggressively revving their engines can be charged with careless or even dangerous driving. Police forces are increasingly utilizing high-definition helmet-cam footage submitted by equestrians to issue heavy fines and penalty points to impatient drivers.

SOURCE: The Highway Code / British Equestrian

15/10/2026

08/10/2026

We hope you are all looking forward to our first ever Marshfield Emergency Services Engagement Event

Come and meet our hard working emergency organisations at Marshfield Village Hall on Saturday 17th October 12- 5pm

Organised by Marshfield Community Council and Newport City council elected members

Among those attending are Gwent Police Neighbourhood Team, Go Safe, Victim Support, ‘We Don’t But Crime, Gwent Police Dogs, Traffic Unit, Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner
South Wales Fire and Rescue (Including a Fire Appliance)
RNLI Penarth Station, Severn Area Rescue Association and rescue boat, British Red Cross and ambulance, St John Ambulance, SW Police Public Protection Unit, Aneurin Bevan Health Board Engagement Team, Institute of Advanced Motorists, NCC Waste Enforcement Team and Safety Wardens. Marshfield Community Council and your City Councillors for the Tredegar Park and Marshfield Ward.

We are all looking forward to meeting you👍