Kirklees Council's Scrutiny Committee recently discussed a report on progress with the Walking and Cycling Strategy (Economy & Neighbourhoods, 27th February). Director Chas Ball, leading a delegation to the committee and presented the case for a more ambitious cycling and walking plan to meet the challenges of a Climate Emergency.

John Lewis, Chair, Kirklees Cycling Campaign pointed out to the committee that, if to encourage a permanent shift to cycling, there is a need for better and safer links into and out of the town centre. Poor facilities for cycling to local services and to the town centre in new housing developments, like in Lindley, contributes to the widespread use of cars. Plans for new housing developments like Dewsbury Riverside were concerning.

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Director Jeff Keenlyside represents EKL and Greenstreams on the Colne Valley Cycle Route Working Group. Chas Ball represents Huddersfield Civic Society.

On 2nd June, Richard Armitage (Manchester Bike Hire & Last Mile Logistics) is presenting several examples of popularising cycling through infrastructure improvements and behaviour change. He will cite examples from Manchester and from other parts of Europe at a Huddersfield Civic Society open meeting. 

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For more information on Kirklees Cycling Campaign, Click here.