Cycling

Cycling is a healthy, non-polluting and efficient travel choice. We want to encourage more people to choose cycling for everyday travel by making this a safer, more attractive way to get around the Borough.

Cycle facilities are important in the promotion of cycling. Through our Local Transport Plan, the Council is working towards a safe and convenient network of cycle routes to cater for a wide variety of journeys. We are also working with partner organisations to ensure that cycle parking is provided at key destinations such as: town centres; local shops; hospitals; leisure centres; railway stations; schools; and workplaces.

The Council is working with schools, hospitals, businesses and other organisations to encourage cycling as part of travel plans. We encourage the provision of on-site facilities, changes to policy and improvements to terms and conditions that support and promote cycling for the school run and commuting trips as well as visitor and business travel.

The Council facilitates cycle training for children of all ages to give them the skills necessary to be able to cycle safely and independently. Courses are primarily run by trained volunteer instructors in conjunction with local schools or through occasional holiday courses organised by the Boroughs Road Safety Team. We also provide advice on appropriate use of cycle safety equipment and security measures.