Cycle Kirklees has responded to the draft Holmfirth Blueprint with 16 specific proposals. In our submission, we were positive about the aspirations in the Blueprint ‘to increase space for pedestrians/cyclists and make the centre more accessible for all groups’.
In this issue
Walking & Cycling Conference on 5th November
Consultation on plans for Batley Town Centre now live
Cycle Kirklees response to Climate Change Action Plan
Cycle Kirklees has submitted a detailed planning objection to a large housing and industrial development. We are concerned that there is inadequate provision for cycling and walking both within the boundary of the proposed developments and in the routes to access local services and employment in Kirklees, Wakefield and Leeds districts.
Kirklees cyclists, ramblers and walkers want a comprehensive Kirklees network plan for walking and cycling, particularly to ensure new developments are required (by planning conditions) to contribute to their implementation.
“Cycling isn’t just a hobby, it’s also a mode of transport. I didn’t cycle to school. I think this is probably down to my parents and convenience, however I don’t remember anyone else cycling to school either,” says Daniel Little, Director of Little Bikers, who writes about how to get more children cycling.
In the attached submission. Cycle Kirklees has commented in detail on the latest consultation for the Dewsbury-Batley-Chidswell travel corridor. Linear sections of this route, especially on Bradford Road are great improvements on the current situation for people cycling. Only limited improvements are planned for people walking, particularly at minor junctions.