DECISION

1.    To approve the attached document as the Council’s Cycle Strategy 2015-2025.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITIES, LOCALITIES AND CULTURE (S. HALSEY)

(Head of Engineering (M. Cooper)

Councillor Ayas Miah, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report. He explained that it sought approval for a new cycle strategy. There had been a high number of responses to the consultation process which demonstrated strong support from residents.

The Mayor introduced Councillor Dave Chesterton as his cycling champion.

Councillor Dave Chesterton updated the meeting on his engagement work with local cycling groups. He highlighted a number of proposals in the report including around traffic calming, cycle storage and on street lockers. He noted that annual update reports would be provided.

Councillor Peter Golds, Leader of the Conservative Group, addressed the meeting. He welcomed the report and highlighted that it was important that any strategy addressed issues for all highway users. He considered that education should also be targeted at cyclists to ensure their appropriate use of the highway.

Following a discussion of the report, the Mayor thanked all those who had worked on the strategy and agreed the recommendation as set out in the report.

RESOLVED

1.    To approve the attached document as the Council’s Cycle Strategy 2015-2025.