Mayor of York & North Yorkshire David Skaith has launched his Active Travel Fund. A prospectus sets out details of the fund – who can apply for grants, and what the money can be used for. The document points out
Mayor’s Active Travel Fund
Res Bikes Winter Workshop 2nd November 2025
Resurrection Bikes are holding a Winter Workshop at Westcliffe Hall on the afternoon of Sunday 2nd November 2025. There are free bike checks, tune-ups, and winter riding tips between 2.30 and 4pm. Book a 20-minute slot and bring your bike
ATE Identifies Critical Safety Issues with NYC’s Sainsbury’s Junction Scheme
A Design Review by Active Travel England has identified a Policy Conflict and numerous Critical Safety Issues with the scheme proposed by North Yorkshire Council (NYC). Policy Conflict The Policy Conflict is that NYC’s proposed scheme misses the opportunity to
NYC Reject Victoria Avenue Central Cycleway Idea
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) has rejected the idea of building a central cycleway on Victoria Avenue, justified by a report by consultants WSP. Cycle facilities on Victoria Avenue were funded by Active Travel Fund 2 (ATF2) in 2020. NYC subsequently
Failure to Provide Cycle Crossing at Sainsbury Junction Could Affect NYC Capability Rating
The failure of North Yorkshire Council (NYC) to provide cycle crossing facilities at the Sainsbury’s junction on the A661 Wetherby Road, Harrogate, could negatively affect the council’s active travel capability rating. Active Travel England (ATE) says: ‘We have written to
ATF2 Victoria Avenue Review
Five years after North Yorkshire Council (NYC) received £1,011,750 of Active Travel Fund 2 (ATF2) money, they have finally built something with it. There are small improvements on Victoria Avenue for pedestrians. TL;DR Negatives: Positives: ATF2 in North Yorkshire NYC
Getaway Group Loses Harrogate Station Gateway Legal Challenge
The Getaway group led by Steven Baines that launched a legal challenge to North Yorkshire Council’s Harrogate Station Gateway scheme has lost its case. The case was heard in April 2025 by Recorder Mark Ockelton at the High Court in
Summer 2025 Newsletter
We sent out our Summer 2025 Newsletter on 5th August 2025. Read it here.
Local Transport Grant for York & North Yorkshire
The York & North Yorkshire region is to benefit from £15.4 million of Local Transport Grant in the current financial year, April 2025 to the end of March 2026. It is given to Mayor David Skaith and the York &
Get Off and Push – NYC Corporate Director Karl Battersby
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) has rejected requests that they include cycle crossing facilities at the Sainsburys junction of the A661 Wetherby Road in Harrogate. The council intends to spend £237,000 revamping the junction, with new traffic lights to get more