Many people hoped that in 2016 Eastbourne would finally join the vast majority of Britain’s seaside towns and get a traffic-free seafront cycleway. But after four years of consultations, debates and detailed, costly work by planners and engineers, the plan… Continue Reading
In a victory for cycling and walking groups, Wealden District Council have refused retrospective planning permission for an HGV operator to continue operating from a site on Rickney Lane, Pevensey. Rickey Lane forms part of National Cycle Route 2 and… Continue Reading
East Sussex County Council has just announced that it has been awarded £1.2 million to help boost walking and cycling in the county. East Sussex County Council Press Release PEOPLE in East Sussex will be helped to walk and cycle… Continue Reading
There are still places available over the February 2017 half term for various cycling courses at the Eastbourne Cycle Centre off Cross Levels Way. Monday: Bikeability Level 1, 2 10am to 12 & Level 3 10am to 2.30pm Tuesday: Bikeability… Continue Reading
Cyclists are significantly more likely to be injured in Eastbourne than in the rest of Sussex, Surrey and Kent. These are the findings of ‘Road Safety Analysis’ in their national report ‘Safety in Numbers for Cyclists‘. This report explores, using… Continue Reading
Please get involved in the two consultations and support a traffic-free route along the A27 from Polegate to Lewes. Your view is important as there is not sufficient funding for everything. There are numerous benefits for pedestrians and cyclists, and… Continue Reading
A 59 year old cyclist was left unconscious after a collision with a black Citroen C4 on Saturday (12th November 2016). The collision took place in Grange Road at the junction of South Street and Grove Road at 8.24am. The… Continue Reading
The Eastbourne Herald is reporting a serious accident involving a cyclist in Hampden Park. An emergency services helicopter has landed at Hampden Park this morning after a serious accident (Wednesday, November 2). A spokesperson for Sussex Police said, “At 8.22am… Continue Reading
So the powers that be at Westminster have finally had their say. And ruled that the byelaw prohibiting cycling on Eastbourne’s various promenades should not be amended. After four years of consultations and debates that culminated in a local green… Continue Reading
Bespoke actively encourages and campaigns for the provision of walking and cycling infrastructure within any new proposed housing estate. The current walking and cycling strategy has a plan that does not include these estates. For example – South Wealden is… Continue Reading