Did you attend the #ProjectEdward webinar on this topic? Horse and riders are exposed to similar dangers to people cycling/walking/wheeling on the road. More incidents happening.
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"This wasn’t in the brochure.”

A shorter version of the 400km Wolf Way, the Wolf Cub still has plenty of bite, as Ian and three friends from the Chelmsford local group found out.

cyclinguk.org/wolf-cub

How the map of Hampshire's councils is changing after devolution Four new local authorities are heading Hampshire's way, with the Isle of Wight staying as it is.

Are you keeping up with the proposed local government reorganisation & devolution in Hampshire? The map is here: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What implications would this have for the ancient verderer rule-making which has not been helpful to cycling?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...

Isle of Wight Randonnee handed to Mountbatten Isle of Wight for 2026 and beyond Future of round the Island cycling event unveiled by organisers of Randonnee 2026.

New management for the annual Isle of Wight Randonnee.
Set for 6 September 2026 and subsequent years. #IsleOfWight #ActiveTravel #Cycling www.mountbatten.org.uk/randonnee2026

Free bike fixing and rides in Kent! bbr.cyclinguk.org/Events/
#BigBikeRevival #ActiveTravel #Cycling

It's a shame that some people vandalise bikes. We've let the company know. This is at Brighton Marina where it looks like someone threw the bike from the flyover or walkway.
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Better Connected: a strategy for integrated transport Outlines the government's long-term transport strategy that will work well for people in England.

Out today! The new Integrated Transport Strategy from the DfT. www.gov.uk/government/p...

County council agrees £31m to improve East Sussex transport links East Sussex County Council agreed to spend the money on improvements across the county in 2026/2027.

Another report to check:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

'New funding will be transformational' - Government invests in Sussex roads including A259 Drivers in Sussex are set to benefit from major improvements to key roads, as the government commits to upgrade the A259 and replace a railway bridge.

Check how the funding is to be used for the A259 if it's in your area of the SouthEast.
#ActiveTravel and public transport need investment.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transpo...

English councils to get guidance on designing safer streets for women and girls Local transport minister describes initiative as fundamental issue of fairness in people’s ability to walk in their neighbourhoods

Local authorities get new guidance from @ategov.bsky.social on designing for women and girls' safety, and can bid for funds.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Vote Low Traffic Why Vote Low Traffic? The May 2026 local elections in England are a key opportunity to shape the future of transport in your local area. They take place at a time of global instability in oil prices,...

We've updated our 'Vote Low Traffic' toolkit!

If you / your group want to press parties/candidates in May's local elections to help cut people's motoring or taxi costs and reduce oil imports, by making other transport options easier/cheaper, visit ...

www.lowtrafficfuture.org.uk/vote-low-traffic

Anger as plans to reorganise Sussex councils are delayed Ministers are considering a proposal to expand Brighton into East Sussex and to split West Sussex.

Government postpones Sussex local government boundary decision till after May elections!
In 2028 there will also be a Mayor with power over funding allocation.
Big changes which will impact local transport and travel.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Huge progress made in 10 years for equestrian road safety – but any horse dying on our roads is one too many The BHS has released its latest incident statistics as it marks 10 years of its Dead Slow safety campaign –– and will keep pushing for change

The British Horse Society 'Dead Slow' campaign has made progress, but still 59 horses were killed in 2025. Lack of driver awareness of the Highway Code cited. Chimes with our experience. www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/bhs-inc...

Driver crashes into new bike racks just a week after installation A car driver has damaged bike racks installed outside a church in Oxford, just a week after they had been put in place, with the local councillor saying the racks’ placement made “no sense for any roa...

Driver crashes into new bike racks just a week after installation.
Bad driving damages a lot of infrastructure and then we all pay for repairs (often after a long wait!).
road.cc/news/driver-...

Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.

As a result of the Iran war, fuel economies like less driving are being recommended by the International Energy Agency.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Wheel deal! South London council converts 130 car parking spaces into e-bike bays Lambeth will require all e-bikes to be left in designated parking spaces under crackdown on dumped cycles

Lambeth Council tidying up the pavements.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

Active travel saved the NHS nearly £2bn in 2025 Walking, wheeling and cycling across the UK saved the NHS almost £2 billion in 2025 by preventing around 150,000 long-term health conditions, according to a major new report published today. The 2025 ...

Walking, wheeling and cycling saved the NHS almost £2 billion last year by preventing around 150,000 long-term health conditions, according to a @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social report
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Prince William joins Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride The Radio 1 Breakfast host was joined by a special guest on the latest leg of his charity challenge.

Royal stoker for Greg James on Comic Relief bike ride. share.google/pxlGN96pb9oo...

Cycling survey by @hastingsbc.bsky.social "to find out more about why people cycle in Hastings... We want to know if there are any barriers that stop you getting out on two wheels more, and if there's anything we can do to help make getting on your bike easier."

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County council overspends by £5m on Queensway Gateway road project The Queensway Gateway Road in Hastings opened in September - nine years later than scheduled.

£5 million that could have been much better spent. #ActiveTravel www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Speeding drivers caught at Cross-in-Hand, East Sussex by Community Speedwatch volunteers.
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JobOpp! Arundel Town Council in West Sussex are seeking a "Traffic and Access Officer"
www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/
Closing date: 20th March 2026

Elections toolkit for cycle campaigners Elections are a perfect time to convince politicians that measures to improve cycling and walking are a vote winner

Got an election coming up where you are? Campaign resources here:
www.cyclinguk.org/campaigns/cy...
@cyclinguk.bsky.social

Local elections in Sussex in May could see big political changes Almost 1.5m voters will elect county councillors to run Sussex for the first time in five years.

The May local elections in Sussex could bring big changes!
Your opportunity to elect councillors who are better on transport policy, #ActiveTravel and building #cycling infrastructure. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Letter to the editor: Fantasy in the Eastbourne Local Plan Now is the time to comment on the new Eastbourne Local Plan 2022-2042. The question you might ask is should councils set ‘ambitious’ targets without a reasonable path to achieve them? In terms of tr...

Excellent letter, @bespokeeb.bsky.social
From SussexWorld #Eastbourne #EastSussex
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Walking and cycling in Bristol save NHS more than £15m a year Bristol's transport supremo says there is a "clear mandate" to continue with active travel initiatives across the city

#ActiveTravel saving the NHS millions of £££ per year!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Bad news from Labour-controlled Reading, but first this has to go to the council's sub-committee, then a consultation.
As well as the usual arguments, there are complaints of a lack of funding for a disconnected cycle network in the town.

Today's campaign meet-up by Active Travel Café. 5pm-6.15pm, Tue 24 Feb:
Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England outlines Active Travel England’s new safety check tool for walking, wheeling & #cycling routes. 👍😀🚴‍♂️
Sign up at activetravelcafe.org.uk
@activetravelcaf.bsky.social

Englefield Green residents consulted on 20mph speed limit plans The A30 on Egham Hill would keep its current 50mph speed limit, the plans say.

Englefield Green residents in Surrey, close to the A30 being consulted on 20mph speed limit plans.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Parking policies - for Local Plans and Local Transport Plans Reviving town centres, bringing back our buses, saving countryside, building affordable housing: why parking matters.

Concerned with transport and planning issues? Our Director @ecochris.bsky.social will be speaking at this @cprelondon.bsky.social webinar in March.

Join us 👇
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