Chair’s Report for 24/25 – CycleKirklees AGM 2025
Ambition is not enough. CycleKirklees is pressing for funded, LTN 1/20-compliant routes and barrier-free greenways so people in Kirklees can walk, wheel and cycle safely across a connected network.
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Calling all cycling advocates, riders, and enthusiasts!
Your voice can help make Cycle Kirklees stronger. Complete our survey to provide insights we need for our advocacy efforts.
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West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan: A Summary
The draft West Yorkshire Local Transport Plan (LTP) sets out the Mayor’s vision for tackling the climate emergency, health inequalities, congestion, and safety through a rebalanced transport system…
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Why West Yorkshire Needs a Walking & Cycling Commissioner
A West Yorkshire Walking & Cycling Commissioner could ensure collaboration, funding, and public accountability in Kirklees.
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Celebrating Progress? For Kirklees Cyclists, That’s a Tall Order
At a recent meeting with West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Active Travel Advisory Panel, cycling advocates were encouraged by Kirklees officers to shift our tone – to move from criticism to celebration. It’s a fair challenge – if only we had something worth celebrating.
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Words vs Wheels: Why Kirklees Needs to Fund Cycling Properly
Regionally, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority has a target to triple cycling trips by 2027. Nationally, the Gear Change strategy promised “a golden age of cycling,” with safe, accessible infrastructure modelled on Dutch best practice. But ambition alone doesn’t lay tarmac.
