KCC councillor elections

April 23rd, 2013

See what the KCC councillor candidates think on a number of cycling-related questions:
http://www.spokeseastkent.org.uk/election/may-2013

Guidance from NICE to promote walking and cycling

January 25th, 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.

Draft Swale Cycling Plan available

January 25th, 2013

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.

Spokes Autumn 2012 newsletter

December 20th, 2012
Cover of Spokes Autumn 2012 newsletterIf 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.

Spokes September 2012 newsletter

October 1st, 2012
Cover of Spokes September 2012 newsletterIf 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.

Spokes supports public bridleway creation near Chilham and Godmersham

July 13th, 2012

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.

Spokes supports public bridleway creation in Dover

July 13th, 2012

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.

Spokes responds to the Kent Freight Action Plan 2012-16 consultation

July 13th, 2012

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.

 

Spokes June 2012 newsletter

June 17th, 2012
Cover of Spokes June 2012 newsletterIf 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.

Times Campaign: Dover District Council’s response

May 11th, 2012

Dover District Council have responded to our letter asking that they support the Times’ Cities Safe for Cycling campaign.