Campaign News – Page 2 – Chester Cycling Campaign

Rocky Lane Cycle/Pedestrian Link Open

In November 2012 a popular cyclist and pedestrian link was closed by the council following the collapse of a retaining wall on one side of the path. The path, known locally as ‘Rocky Lane’ or [More….]

Campaign Celebrates Three Cycling Improvements

A flurry of activity recently has seen Chester Cycling Campaign members become involved in a number of initiatives to further our goal of creating a more cycle friendly city. Sometimes we are working behind the [More….]

A Tale of Two Local Cycling Strategies

A new ten year Cheshire East Cycling Strategy has recently been approved and launched by Cheshire East Council. You can access this strategy using the link below: Cheshire East Cycling Strategy 2017-27 It is interesting [More….]

Using Cyclescape as a Campaign Tool

The Chester Cycling Campaign intends to make more active use of the Cyclescape campaigning tool to present issues related to cycling in map form to improve participation and comment about potential positive changes to the [More….]

Campaign Acts on Cycle Route Closure at The Cop Park

Local cyclists have been caught unawares by the sudden closure of the footpath linking the riverside boardwalk and The Cop Park. This heavily used link has been completely blocked off by contractors working on a [More….]

Handbridge Crossing Issues

Members of the Campaign have highlighted dangers for cyclists pedalling across the old bridge to and from Handbridge. Because of the way the sensors are fitted and the length of the span that has to [More….]

Effect of New Road Layout in Northgate Street on Cyclists

Cheshire West and Chester Council are planning to make some changes to Upper Northgate Street and George Street junction, Chester. This is part of a larger programme of work, which includes the new Chester Bus [More….]

Borough Wide 20 MPH Speed Limit Introduction Underway

The majority Labour group on Cheshire West and Chester Council (CWAC) are fulfilling one of their campaign promises by introducing 20mph speed limits in residential areas. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 6 January 2016, [More….]

Cycling Infrastructure Improvements List

Perhaps all Chester cyclists have in the back of their minds a mental list of the infrastructure improvements that they would like to see to make it easier and safer to cycle in the city [More….]

Improve Your Bike Security

The Chester Cycling Campaign is working with the local police in order and try to reduce the incidence of bike thefts in Chester, both from the home and in public places. We support the following [More….]