Promoting everyday cycling – the Kirklees Cycling Campaign

Comments by Cycle Kirklees on access, movement and highway issues [June 2022]
The Kirklees Cultural Heart proposals form a key part of the Huddersfield Blueprint. The plans, which we generally welcome and support, will effect a transformational change to an underused and rundown part of the town centre.

Over this last year, there is much to be positive about. We are optimistic that the effect of several high-level changes will have a positive “ripple effect”.

Kirklees Cycling Campaign has lodged an objection to the proposed development of a large Amazon warehouse and fulfilment centre close to Chain Bar roundabout near Cleckheaton, which is adjacent to the Spen Valley Greenway (NCN 66)

CycleKirklees has been asked to suggest items for the agenda for the third meeting of the recently established Kirklees Active Travel Partnership on 19th May. We have identified 8 points we feel need proper attention. KCC committee has prioritise #1 – but if you have views, please let us know.

Kirklees Cycling Campaign want to know what election candidates views are on the future of active travel. We have particularly focussed on a cycling strategy – it is clear we need stronger advocates for active travel and liveable neighbourhoods on Kirklees Council.

Very few people will have missed the recent rises in energy prices, whether in heating your home, filling your car, or the rising cost of staple foods. Cycling for transport is cheap, resilient to fuel shortages, and offers a solution to mitigate some of the impact of rising energy costs on a personal and societal level.