News and views from Cycleways
Simon takes up the story (no pun intended!). “As many of you may know, I have been trying to meet with a representative from Reform UK since they became the minority administration in May 2025. “As my role as Bicycle Mayor is independent, I am keen to work with all parties of local government to … Read more
Here is Cycleways’ response to the Warwick Road cycleway proposal. Please feel free to use this as a template, if you would like to respond to the consultation yourself. Consultation responses should be emailed to activetravel@warwickshire.gov.uk, with the subject “Warwick Road Cycle Route, Kenilworth” by Monday 28th September. Cycleways’ response:
Consultation responses should be emailed to activetravel@warwickshire.gov.uk, with the subject “Warwick Road Cycle Route, Kenilworth” Cycleways will be responding to the consultation, and will post its response on this web site as soon as it is available. Please email membership@cycleways.org.uk if you would like to let us know what you think of the proposal, and … Read more
The Cycleways committee is meeting on 10th September. Details of the agenda, location and timing are available on our events page . Let us know if you would like us to pick up any other issues at the meeting by emailing membership@cycleways.org.uk.
Cycleways is a campaigning organisation working on behalf of cyclists in Warwick District. We have been looking at how we might improve our campaigns. One way is to recruit new members. More members means we can campaign more effectively and speak with more authority. It also allows us to get feedback from a wider group … Read more
Although this might seem like a symbolic gesture, it is important, as it will affect policy decisions going forward. This could well have an impact on Active Travel measures, including provision for cycling. The timing is ironic, as we bake under the 3rd official heatwave of the year. The idea that we can’t afford measures … Read more
Warwickshire County Council (WCC) adopted its Local Transport Plan in 2023. It has 4 main themes: WCC is now looking at how to invest new funding. They are seeking feedback to understand what matters most to local people, and where they should focus investment. This is a great opportunity to make the case for more … Read more
Warwickshire County Council is working on a new Rights of Way Improvement Plan. They want to hear from cyclists who use public rights of way from across the county to make sure the new plan reflects their views. A Rights of Way Improvement Plan is an important document for the Rights of Way Service. It … Read more
A group of Leamington Brownies is looking for a female mechanic to go to one of their sessions to teach some basic bicycle-maintenance skills. They have reached out to Cycleways to see if we can help. Nicola Lomas, from the Dale Street Brownies, says: “Dale Street Leamington Brownies would like to earn their Mechanics Badge … Read more