We sent out our Spring 2025 Newsletter on 25th April 2025. Read it here.
Harrogate Town Council Elections 2025
Elections for the new Harrogate Town Council take place on Thursday 1st May 2025. There are candidates in 19 wards. We would like to see a town council elected that is supportive of cycling schemes in Harrogate, not hostile to
Free Guided Cycle Rides in Harrogate
Everybody’s Cycling are running free guided cycle rides in Harrogate on Sunday 20th April 2025. There’s an adult-only ride in the morning and a family-friendly ride in the afternoon. Everybody’s Cycling say that the rides are ideal for new and
Phase 3 Otley Road Cycleway – NYC Ignoring Active Travel England’s Advice
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) appears to be intent on ignoring advice from Active Travel England (ATE) on the design standards for Phase 3 of Otley Road Cycleway. Phase 3 is the western end of the proposed Otley Road Cycleway. It
Winter 2025 Newsletter
We sent out our Winter 2025 Newsletter on 27th January 2025. Read it here.
Ripon LCWIP
A Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Ripon is to be approved at a North Yorkshire Council (NYC) meeting today. The council’s report says that it is to be regarded as a Phase 1 report. A future Phase
Knaresborough Priorities
Cycle route priorities for Knaresborough are to be considered at a North Yorkshire Council (NYC) meeting today. NYC looked at 87 route segments and assessed them against criteria to test effectiveness, policy alignment and deliverability. The top schemes were further
Cold Bath Road and Beech Grove 20mph Proposals
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) has put forward proposals for a 20mph zone to include the part of Cold Bath Road which is currently 30mph, and Beech Grove. The details are set out on this NYC web page. There will be
20mph Consultation on Oatlands Drive
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) is holding an informal consultation on a scheme to make Oatlands Drive 20mph. The scheme will require Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs). The consultation will run from 27th January to 16th February 2025. Documents detailing the proposals
2024 – Another Year of Failure on Active Travel by North Yorkshire Council
2024 was another year of abject failure on active travel by North Yorkshire Council (NYC). This year follows: No on-the-ground improvements were delivered in 2024. These are some of the schemes that did not progress. Crossing of Bilton Lane NYC