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Greg Clark MP (CC BY-ND 2.0 Department for Communities and Local Governmet:Flickr)

Eric Pickles’ replacement could be great news for cycling, say campaigners

Pro-cycling MP Greg Clark takes over at Department for Communities and Local Government

Tue, May 12, 2015 12:57
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Eric Pickles

Eric Pickles turns down Cambridge councillors’ car vs bike challenge

Minister accuses councillors of misrepresenting him on "anti-car dogma" and cycling "elite" comments made last year

Wed, Apr 23, 2014 17:06
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Bikes outside Pembroke College Cambridge

Eric Pickles: Cambridge motorists (and shops) suffer due to council’s focus on cycling “elite”

Council says Communities Secretary wrong and its policies are supported by retailers; evidence from elsewhere suggests cycling positive for shops

Fri, Aug 30, 2013 11:02
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Parking © Simon MacMichael_

Branson vs Pickles – Virgin boss wants towns for people, minister wants them for cars

Meanwhile, Sustrans says drivers can save money by switching to bike or foot for shorter trips

Tue, Aug 27, 2013 08:59
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banksy double yello (copyright judepics via Flickr)

Eric Pickles’ proposed double yellow lines grace period “a danger to cyclists”

Experts, campaigners and ordinary people line up against 15-minute spring shopping idea

Mon, Jul 29, 2013 12:38
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Parking © Simon MacMichael.jpg

Pickles and Hammond say end to “war on motorist” closer with parking charges rethink

Will ending Whitehall interference make charges more competitive - or just shift blame to local councils?

Mon, Jan 03, 2011 11:42
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