KCC councillor elections
April 23rd, 2013See what the KCC councillor candidates think on a number of cycling-related questions:
http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/election/may-2013
SPOKES an active campaign group set up to encourage cycling and publicise its benefits. We are based in the East Kent area of the UK but have an interest in better conditions for cyclists everywhere.
We publish a free quarterly newsletter in which we air our views and the views of others on cycling issues and ensure its widest possible distribution. You can read the latest edition here as well as recent back issues.
We also organise a full programme of rides and cycling events in and around Kent to be enjoyed by ordinary people.
If you've ever wanted to help out with maintaining the cycle network, please take a look at our Sustrans Volunteer Rangers page for details of how to get started.
We've recently launched the Spokes blog. We'll post the very latest cycling news and commentary there and we welcome your comments on our posts.
Here's our most recent blog postings:
See what the KCC councillor candidates think on a number of cycling-related questions:
http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/election/may-2013
Dr. Gillian Corble, a Spokes member and local GP, has prepared a precis of the NICE guidance PH41 to promote walking and cycling that was issued in November 2012.
A draft Swale Cycling Plan has been produced as a co-operation between Swale Cycle Forum, Swale Borough Council, and Kent County Council. We’re interested in your views on its recommendations.
If you’re a Spokes member, the Autumn 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.
If you’re a Spokes member, the September 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.Kent County Council are now advertising the creation of a public bridleway near Chilham and Godmersham. Spokes have written a letter of support for this because it will enable the potential improvement of the route of National Cycle Route 18 between Chartham and Wye. This bridleway will enable a more direct and less hilly route to be chosen whilst avoiding the busy A28.
Previously we blogged about supporting the creation of a cycle route in Dover which will benefit a number of local schools and residents in the wider community. Kent County Council are now advertising the creation of a public bridleway to allow this to take place. Spokes have written a letter of support for this.
Freight vehicles affect the journeys that cyclists choose to make. We have therefore responded to the Kent Freight Action Plan 2012-16 consultation. You can read our consultation response.
If you’re a Spokes member, the June 2012 newsletter will soon be landing on your doormat. As usual it’s packed with all of the latest cycling news affecting East Kent. If you can’t wait then you can always view it online too. Just follow the link in this post.Dover District Council have responded to our letter asking that they support the Times’ Cities Safe for Cycling campaign.
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