Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England

Elections toolkit for cycle campaigners Elections are a perfect time to convince politicians that measures to improve cycling and walking are a vote winner

Got an election coming up where you are? Campaign resources here:
www.cyclinguk.org/campaigns/cy...
@cyclinguk.bsky.social

Local elections in Sussex in May could see big political changes Almost 1.5m voters will elect county councillors to run Sussex for the first time in five years.

The May local elections in Sussex could bring big changes!
Your opportunity to elect councillors who are better on transport policy, #ActiveTravel and building #cycling infrastructure. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Letter to the editor: Fantasy in the Eastbourne Local Plan Now is the time to comment on the new Eastbourne Local Plan 2022-2042. The question you might ask is should councils set ‘ambitious’ targets without a reasonable path to achieve them? In terms of tr...

Excellent letter, @bespokeeb.bsky.social
From SussexWorld #Eastbourne #EastSussex
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Walking and cycling in Bristol save NHS more than £15m a year Bristol's transport supremo says there is a "clear mandate" to continue with active travel initiatives across the city

#ActiveTravel saving the NHS millions of £££ per year!
www.bristol247.com/news-and-fea...

Bad news from Labour-controlled Reading, but first this has to go to the council's sub-committee, then a consultation.
As well as the usual arguments, there are complaints of a lack of funding for a disconnected cycle network in the town.

Today's campaign meet-up by Active Travel Café. 5pm-6.15pm, Tue 24 Feb:
Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England outlines Active Travel England’s new safety check tool for walking, wheeling & #cycling routes. 👍😀🚴‍♂️
Sign up at activetravelcafe.org.uk
@activetravelcaf.bsky.social

Englefield Green residents consulted on 20mph speed limit plans The A30 on Egham Hill would keep its current 50mph speed limit, the plans say.

Englefield Green residents in Surrey, close to the A30 being consulted on 20mph speed limit plans.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Parking policies - for Local Plans and Local Transport Plans Reviving town centres, bringing back our buses, saving countryside, building affordable housing: why parking matters.

Concerned with transport and planning issues? Our Director @ecochris.bsky.social will be speaking at this @cprelondon.bsky.social webinar in March.

Join us 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parking-po...

HMP Swaleside bike repair scheme taking scooter donations Swale Borough Council's Cycle-re-Cycle project is looking for manual scooters to refurbish.

A good news story from the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Photo of a cyclist on the Tudor Trail. Text reads: Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Route of the week: The Tudor Trail

Ride back in time with today's Route of the Week - the Tudor Trail! 🌹🏰
The 5-mile route is mostly traffic-free and offers stunning views of the River Medway and Penshurst Place.

Work on major road upgrade to begin later this year Wealden District Council has transferred £1.1million of funding to East Sussex County Council for highways improvements focussed on the A22 around…

The question is: how much would this assist #ActiveTravel and how much is it about accommodating yet more motor traffic which impedes it?
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2583796...

Much sympathy for the officers trying to carry out their essential work in difficult conditions.

Work on major road upgrade to begin later this year Wealden District Council has transferred £1.1million of funding to East Sussex County Council for highways improvements focussed on the A22 around…

Another scheme to check out: proposed upgrade on the A22 in East Sussex costing about £46mn. With link to Cuckoo Trail.
www.theargus.co.uk/news/2583796...

Jeremy Vine loves him, motorists hate him. Is this man London’s most controversial cyclist? How Cycling Mikey's quest for road safety divided London

Public reporting deters crime. We urge it for burglary, assault, fraud — so why not road danger?? Reporting helps tackle reckless driving and save lives. The Daily Mail mocking this as “villainy” misses the point. Accountability on our roads protects everyone.

www.the-londoner.co.uk/jeremy-vine-...

West Sussex flooding: Council issues update on multiple road closures including A29, B2141 and B2166 A new road closure has been reported in the Chichester district, amid ongoing flooding across the county.

We are only too aware of the wet weather and widespread flooding.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transpo...

We’re nearly there 🌤️🚴‍♀️

That edge of winter feeling… longer light, softer air, rides with a hint of spring. Perfect for plotting bigger days out, longer miles, and new horizons.

🗺️ Our Adventure Series awaits at cyclinguk.org/adventure-series

Today, Sat 7 Feb, 10am to 3pm you can talk to WSCC planners at a drop-in at Haywards Heath United Reformed Church, RH16 4LQ.
The limited #WindscreenPerspective is clear from the graphics.

Severe weather update - West Sussex County Council

With a yellow warning for more rain please keep up to date with the latest road closures here and on our severe weather update page @ https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/campaigns/severe-weather-update/

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Met Office rain warning for southern England extended The Met Office extends its rain warning which could lead to flooding.

Wet weather continuing...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Located in #Brighton in our SE England area!

Faculty of Public Health Home Faculty of Public Health

The redoubtable @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social recently led the Bristol Declaration on the health impacts of car-centric planning. I was very pleased to be asked to contribute to this. You can read the declaration and its policy suggestions here: www.fph.org.uk/media/tr2bnu...

Healthy transport needs to be easily available. Brilliant declaration led by @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social.
Transport is a public health concern.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#ActiveTravel
#Cycling

Road between Haywards Heath and Cuckfield closed for three weeks as part of speed limit reduction scheme A road between Haywards Heath and Cuckfield is closed for three weeks, according to a public notice.

West Sussex County Council @WSHighways close a country road for 3 weeks to make changes for a reduced speed limit from 60mph NSL to 40/30mph. Due to "high collision rate". Rural roads have a poor record and more need speed reduction.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/transpo...

Note that Sussex Police's "Fatal Five Roads Unit" will tackle the most common causes of fatal/serious injuries:
-Drink and drug-driving
-Speeding
-Failing to wear a seatbelt
-Distracted driving
-Careless driving
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Webinar: Road Safety Strategy - what does it mean for active travel?

Still time to sign up for the #RoadSafety Strategy webinar tonight!
Monday 26 January 2026 - 18:00 until 19:00
www.cyclinguk.org/event/webina...

New bike hire deal welcomed by Birmingham street safety campaigners Lime was chosen to run the eBike and e-scooter hire schemes in the West Midlands from 1 April.

Lime bikes take over #Birmingham contract, supplying 2000 bikes and e-scooters.
www.bbc.com/news/article...

Be aware that East and West Sussex County Council elections are being delayed for a second year.
More info here:
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A safer, greener route for Haywards Heath: have your say - West Sussex County Council

New proposal for Haywards Heath in West Sussex.
No cycling going on in the artist's impression!
What's there for cycling?🤔
Check it out.
www.westsussex.gov.uk/news/a-safer...

Protest held against decision to fill in Queensbury Tunnel About 150 people gathered at Queensbury Tunnel near Bradford to protest a decision to fill it in.

Protest against decision to fill in the Queensbury Tunnel which could be a great active travel route between towns. share.google/1tUyWwB4BZiT...

We welcome the new Road Safety Strategy. 👏🎉👍
But we need better communication and promotion of the Highway Code. Most people are ignorant of the 2022 HC updates! 😯
Email your MP & ask for a 👉powerful public awareness campaign. Lives depend on it. 🚴
action.cyclinguk.org/page/184336/...