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We are pleased to announce that the Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) has now been approved by West Berkshire Council, and the text of our news announcement about this is copied below for your information.
Thank you to all those who took the time to comment – your local knowledge has been a valuable addition to help us enhance the draft plan.
There were 712 visitors to the LCWIP consultation webpage and we received 132 responses. Of these contributions, 56% of the respondents were in favour of the plan, 30% were negative and 14%, neutral. The most frequent feedback was that the draft plan had an urban focus with little or no infrastructure planned for rural areas. The reason for this, as mentioned in the draft plan’s report, was that the LCWIP technical guidance from central Government advised on focussing on areas where the propensity to walk and cycle was likely to be higher. However the consultation feedback received will help us make the case for future funding applications to address rural areas in future iterations of the LCWIP.
Further to the specific feedback received we made several changes to the LCWIP network plan and report. Amongst these changes, the most significant were:
• amendments to the primary cycle network to include Northbrook Street and Old Bath Road
• inclusion of more references to equestrian access and provision for disability access, e-bikes / e-cargo bikes
• better integration with West Berkshire’s Rights of Way Improvement Plan (currently out to consultation)
These changes have been reflected in the revised document which can be found on the pdf link at the bottom right hand corner of the LCWIP consultation webpage.
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NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
West Berkshire Council approves long term Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
West Berkshire Council has approved the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which will provide a long term, strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements for the district. The plan covers Newbury and Thatcham as well as incorporating the LCWIP established for the eastern area settlements including Calcot, Pangbourne, Purley-on-Thames, and Theale.
The Council wants to improve facilities and opportunities for active travel and increase the amount of people walking and cycling as part of their daily routine. The LCWIP provides a framework for future investment in active travel infrastructure. The plan's adoption will help secure a long-term commitment to resources required for the proposed walking and cycling network over a ten year period.
The LCWIP is the result of two consultations which took place in Newbury and Thatcham (from February 2021 to April 2021) and also the Eastern Area of the District (completed in partnership with Reading Borough Council and Wokingham Council between May 2020 and August 2020).
Following the consultations, the council established that a strategic approach needs to be adopted in order to improve conditions for cycling and walking. The LCWIP helps West Berkshire Council to:
Cllr Richard Somner, Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside, said:
"West Berkshire Council is totally committed to providing better cycling and walking conditions for its residents and the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan is a very important step towards reaching that goal. This is a long term project and we want to ensure that we have taken all the necessary measures to ensure the successful delivery of the walking and cycling network."
The LCWIP has been approved by Cllr Richard Somner and will be part of the West Berkshire Council transport policy. The adoption of the LCWIP will help the council to develop an economic case for investment. The next steps will involve undertaking feasibility studies for the routes, preparing detailed designs and costings, managing scheme delivery, and monitoring and evaluating performance of schemes after implementation.
We are pleased to announce that the Local Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) has now been approved by West Berkshire Council, and the text of our news announcement about this is copied below for your information.
Thank you to all those who took the time to comment – your local knowledge has been a valuable addition to help us enhance the draft plan.
There were 712 visitors to the LCWIP consultation webpage and we received 132 responses. Of these contributions, 56% of the respondents were in favour of the plan, 30% were negative and 14%, neutral. The most frequent feedback was that the draft plan had an urban focus with little or no infrastructure planned for rural areas. The reason for this, as mentioned in the draft plan’s report, was that the LCWIP technical guidance from central Government advised on focussing on areas where the propensity to walk and cycle was likely to be higher. However the consultation feedback received will help us make the case for future funding applications to address rural areas in future iterations of the LCWIP.
Further to the specific feedback received we made several changes to the LCWIP network plan and report. Amongst these changes, the most significant were:
• amendments to the primary cycle network to include Northbrook Street and Old Bath Road
• inclusion of more references to equestrian access and provision for disability access, e-bikes / e-cargo bikes
• better integration with West Berkshire’s Rights of Way Improvement Plan (currently out to consultation)
These changes have been reflected in the revised document which can be found on the pdf link at the bottom right hand corner of the LCWIP consultation webpage.
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NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT
West Berkshire Council approves long term Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
West Berkshire Council has approved the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which will provide a long term, strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements for the district. The plan covers Newbury and Thatcham as well as incorporating the LCWIP established for the eastern area settlements including Calcot, Pangbourne, Purley-on-Thames, and Theale.
The Council wants to improve facilities and opportunities for active travel and increase the amount of people walking and cycling as part of their daily routine. The LCWIP provides a framework for future investment in active travel infrastructure. The plan's adoption will help secure a long-term commitment to resources required for the proposed walking and cycling network over a ten year period.
The LCWIP is the result of two consultations which took place in Newbury and Thatcham (from February 2021 to April 2021) and also the Eastern Area of the District (completed in partnership with Reading Borough Council and Wokingham Council between May 2020 and August 2020).
Following the consultations, the council established that a strategic approach needs to be adopted in order to improve conditions for cycling and walking. The LCWIP helps West Berkshire Council to:
Cllr Richard Somner, Executive Member for Planning, Transport and Countryside, said:
"West Berkshire Council is totally committed to providing better cycling and walking conditions for its residents and the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan is a very important step towards reaching that goal. This is a long term project and we want to ensure that we have taken all the necessary measures to ensure the successful delivery of the walking and cycling network."
The LCWIP has been approved by Cllr Richard Somner and will be part of the West Berkshire Council transport policy. The adoption of the LCWIP will help the council to develop an economic case for investment. The next steps will involve undertaking feasibility studies for the routes, preparing detailed designs and costings, managing scheme delivery, and monitoring and evaluating performance of schemes after implementation.