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As you will know from our recent article, Cycle Winchester is deeply disappointed in the implementation of this new cycleway. Phil Gagg, WinACC Transport Lead, and a member of the Cycle Winchester core team, has published a detailed evaluation of the new route (attached). Phil’s report compares the new scheme with …
A new cycle route has been created from Domum Road to the new Sports and Leisure Centre at Bar End. Unfortunately it does not meet current standards, creates unnecessary conflicts, is potentially dangerous and will be avoided by many cyclists, who will prefer using Chesil Street. The new route is …
As you will have seen in the news, the new Sports and Leisure Park at Bar End has been granted planning permission. This followed a 3 hour public planning committee meeting where numerous objectors and a selection of councillors all raised the issue of access to the leisure centre for …
Winchester City Council plans to build a new Sport and Leisure Park at Bar End, to replace the leisure centre at River Park. The latest consultation on the plans was held in May. As it stands the plans have little to say about cycling access to the proposed Leisure Park, …
Cycle Winchester is keen to ensure that all cyclists take the opportunity to provide feedback to consultations by local and national authorities. In recent weeks we have issued reminders to our community about important consultations which impact on cycling in Winchester. We will continue to bring relevant consultations to your …