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Tory councillor who wanted mandatory cyclist number plates vows to keep high street cycling ban, blaming “lazy and selfish” cyclists

A cycling campaign has accused Cllr Amos, the only remaining Conservative on Worcester City Council, of “chasing ghosts” and questioned his “cogency”, while claiming the county’s cycling infrastructure is on “life support”

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Oxford Street (licensed CC BY 2.0 by Oatsy40 on Flickr).jpg

Cyclists to be banned from Oxford Street as part of Sadiq Khan’s pedestrianisation plans, but could be allowed to cycle at night

Mayor of London’s office has confirmed that it’s working to provide “alternative routes and enhanced provision” for cyclists, in a bid to transform the high street into a “beautiful public space”

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Cyclist ordered to pay £500 for riding through town centre, as councillor insists cyclists “who have not followed rules” will be “rightly punished”

Another cyclist was ordered to pay £1,150 last year, Grimsby's council trialling playing a "no cycling" message on speakers every 15 minutes to combat "anti-social behaviour"

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Councillor Ron Shepherd at the site of town centre cycling ban (North East Lincolnshire Council)

Town where cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 to trial speakers playing ‘no cycling’ message every 15 minutes

Numerous cyclists have been ordered to pay £500 or more since a controversial town centre cycling ban came into effect in Grimsby

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Kensington Palce Gardens closure (image: David Milner)

Gates, barriers, and chicanes being installed on Britain’s “most expensive street” to keep cyclists out

The temporary measures will be monitored for “several weeks” as the Crown Estate looks for a longer-term solution to “prioritise safety and well-being” of Kensington Palace Gardens residents

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Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Banning cyclists and pedestrians from Britain’s “most expensive street” slammed “a selfish and spiteful act” by Labour candidate standing for election in the area

The Crown Estate claimed the decision was made to "prioritise safety and wellbeing" after complaints about "dangerous" cyclists causing "near misses" and putting residents and diplomats "at risk"

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Kensington Palace Gardens (licensed CC BY SA 2.0 by LondonEnte on Flickr).jpg

Britain’s “most expensive street” bans cyclists and pedestrians – after complaints about “dangerous” cyclists causing “near misses” and putting residents and diplomats “at risk”

“This decision has been made to prioritise safety and wellbeing,” the Crown Estate said of the Kensington Palace Gardens closure

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Commuter cyclist

Experts back bike industry call for government to protect cycling as “strategic industry”

Bicycle Association asks government not to "inadvertently" ban cycling or close essential bike shops in COVID-19 response

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Woking (via StreetView)

Woking cycling ban means children can ride to school but not home again

"It's not always the case of accidents taking place, but people feeling they have been involved in a near miss"

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Bedford town centre (via StreetView)

Bedford cycling ban extended for another three years

Controversial PSPO is being enforced ever more vigorously by private contractor

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