Guidance for completing the 2021 ESCC consultation for 5 cycle routes in Eastbourne
Bespoke’s concerns with the 2021 Eastbourne cycle route plans by ESCC. Continue Reading
Bespoke objection to the proposed Eastbourne town centre cycle ban TRO
The Bespoke Cycle Group have sent the following to Agya Kwarteng at Jacobs who are currently working on the Eastbourne Town Centre redevelopment. There is currently a proposal to ban all cycling at all times in the town centre, while… Continue Reading
Blue Plaque Ride – 30th May 2021
Bespoke are running our Blue Plaque ride on Sunday 30th May 2021 as part of the Big Cycle Ride. Felicity Goodson will be leading this jolly jaunt around Meads and Old Town. It’s a great way to learn about some… Continue Reading
Hindsland Housing Development Objection
Bespoke have submitted an objection to the proposed Hindsland housing development in Wealden. Continue Reading
Planning for Cycling around new Housing Estates
With the increasing domination of cars, caused partly by the new housing estates in Eastbourne and South Wealden ,there is no transport model from the authorities that suggests anything but worse congestion. The time has now come for a modal… Continue Reading
No improvements in cycling for 2019
Yet again there has has been no increasing in the numbers of those cycling in Eastbourne. Continue Reading
If you do one thing today, please let it be this…
East Sussex County Council successfully bid for funding for pop-up cycling/walking facilities, including a cycle lane along the seafront instead of car parking on the sea-wall side. There is an ORCHESTRATED CAMPAIGN from a few people/organisations objecting to ANY cycle… Continue Reading
Disappointing cycling statistics for Eastbourne in 2019
There is an inherent tension between the current status quo and the need for a “Carbon Neutral Eastbourne” by 2030. For transport, the challenge is a significant shift from 70% of trips, being made by car, to a better low-carbon… Continue Reading
Free Government backed £50 bicycle repair voucher
The Government backed £50 cycle repair voucher scheme is about to go live. Continue Reading
A plea to drivers as lockdown eases
By Scarlett McNally BSc MB BChir FRCS(Tr&Orth) MA MBA FAcadMEd As lockdown eases, some people will resume driving. Bespoke urges people to think about how they are driving. Any employer should ensure their drivers follow good practice. Many drivers are… Continue Reading