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Brent

Car ownership and cyclist and pedestrian collisions on the rise in borough accused of “lagging behind” on safe cycling and walking measures

The council say they remain committed to their Active Travel Implementation Plan, whilst their leader has pledged to support the London Cycling Campaign's Streets for Cycling initiative.

Mon, Jun 29, 2026 12:36
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Brent Council’s Bikes for Business Programme

London borough fails to publish a single active travel report in two years despite pledging to mark cycle lane progress

Brent Council promised an "annual monitoring report" on its 11 targets to improve walking and cycling in the area, but now blames delays in data gathering and the local elections

Thu, Jun 25, 2026 17:24
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Nomansland Common, Hertfordshire

Affluent residents “less receptive” to cycling due to “high car ownership”, newly-approved active travel plan warns

The statement goes against the recent stereotype that cycling has become a favoured transport mode of the middle-classes

Tue, Jun 16, 2026 17:41
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Abington active travel project approved by local Reform UK councillors

Reform UK-led council champions multi-million pound cycling schemes in split from national party policy

The Reform UK council said cycling is "a simple, affordable way to boost your health and wellbeing, while also helping to reduce congestion and improve air quality across our communities."

Wed, Jun 03, 2026 17:48
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My Ride. Our Right Cycling UK campaign

“The UK deserves real transport choice for everyday journeys”: 16 organisations call PM to invest in active travel to combat rising fuel prices

An open letter to the Prime Minister states more support for active travel will reduce the UK’s vulnerability to volatile energy markets

Sat, May 23, 2026 15:32
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Ringwood Road, Poole artist impression

“Jazzy” £17 million cycle lane under fire from motorists’ group due to “tiny” single stripe zebra crossing link to floating bus stop

The crossing is the latest cycle infrastructure to be criticised by the pro-motoring Facebook group but the council say the markings "ensure pedestrian safety"

Wed, Apr 29, 2026 12:16
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Steps at entrance to cycling and walking path at Cynwyd

“Why was it put in in the first place?” £1m active travel path branded “pointless” as steps and fences render it inaccessible to cyclists and wheelchair users

“It’s great that progress was made but then it stalled and it’s got to a situation where it may as well not have started,” a Cycling UK spokesperson said, as the council insists a ramp will be installed… by spring 2027

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 12:58
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LB Camden protected cycle lane at Gordon Square (picture copyright Britishcycling.org.uk).jpg

More people are walking and cycling as fuel costs rise, but women risk greater social exclusion without affordable alternatives

Nearly three in 10 drivers are switching to walking and cycling, but many, especially women, are cutting back on all journeys

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 15:20
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Commuting cyclist turning left 1.jpg

Younger adults are car-dependent, but more likely to switch to active travel, new study finds

Research in China shows younger adults rely more on cars, but are more likely to switch to walking and cycling if infrastructure improves

Sat, Apr 18, 2026 12:16
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£108m active travel boost to “change how people move every day” and bring “healthier lives and lower costs” says Chris Boardman

England's Active Travel Commissioner's comments came as Government announced multi-year funding to encourage people of all ages to walk, wheel and cycle

Mon, Mar 30, 2026 11:38
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