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Leighton Buzzard’s Impenetrable Barrier: BuzzCycles Challenges CBC
Read more -> : Leighton Buzzard’s Impenetrable Barrier: BuzzCycles Challenges CBCSince 2022, BuzzCycles has actively challenged Central Bedfordshire Council through our Permeability Survey of the Eastern Estates, aiming to improve pedestrian and cycling connections between established and new housing areas. Our recent advocacy included Chris Stevenson guiding councillors on a cycling tour to highlight…
Soulbury Road Housing Planning Application: Neglecting Walking and Cycling
Read more -> : Soulbury Road Housing Planning Application: Neglecting Walking and CyclingBuzzCycles objects to the inadequate walking and cycling provisions, citing a lack of safe infrastructure, dangerous junctions, and the absence of a required Travel Plan. Soulbury Road Planning Application: What You Need to Know Planning Reference: CB/24/01897/FULL Description: Development of 54 residential dwellings comprising…
Lidl Plan: Pedestrians and Cyclists Left Behind
Read more -> : Lidl Plan: Pedestrians and Cyclists Left BehindBuzzCycles urge planners to prioritise walking and cycling in new supermarket development Lidl’s Leighton Buzzard Application: What You Need to Know Lidl has submitted a planning application to Central Bedfordshire Council for a new store located off Billington Road, in the Spinney Park Industrial…
The Great Wall of Leighton Buzzard: The Persistent Barriers to Walking and Cycling
Read more -> : The Great Wall of Leighton Buzzard: The Persistent Barriers to Walking and CyclingIt’s as if walking & cycling have been designed out of the new estates The 2022 Permeability Survey In 2022, BuzzCycles released the ‘Eastern Leighton Buzzard Permeability Survey,’ a critical look at how new housing developments were impacting the ability of residents to walk…
New Cycle Stands Installed at Waitrose
Read more -> : New Cycle Stands Installed at WaitroseGood news everyone! Waitrose finally has some cycle stands for you to use! After securing support from Waitrose and then Waterborne Walk’s landlord last year, we can happily reveal that there are at last two Sheffield cycle stands outside of Waitrose. Thanks to Waitrose…
May Fayre Dr Bike, Local Transport Survey and May Group Rides
Read more -> : May Fayre Dr Bike, Local Transport Survey and May Group RidesHello BuzzCylcists, I hope like me you’re managing to get out on your bike despite the unseasonably cold weather! We’ve already been on our first group ride of the year, if you’ve missed the ride report helpfully written by fellow ride leader Paul, you…
Critical Need for Traffic-Free Cycle Route to Planned New Leisure Centre to Alleviate Town’s Congestion Woes
Read more -> : Critical Need for Traffic-Free Cycle Route to Planned New Leisure Centre to Alleviate Town’s Congestion WoesThe proposals for a new leisure centre in Leighton Buzzard has been met with mixed reactions the town’s residents. However, the absence of a direct traffic-free cycle route has raised significant concerns about exacerbating existing congestion issues and thwarting efforts to combat climate change.…
Active Travel News in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade + Dr Bike!
Read more -> : Active Travel News in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade + Dr Bike!Hello cycling fans, we’ve got several important news items for you today, so let’s get stuck in. Leighton Buzzard’s LCWIP Consultation Central Bedfordshire Council has released their new LCWIP (Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan) for the town. They’ve released a PDF document detailing…
Update on Leighton Buzzard Railway Station Cycle Security
Read more -> : Update on Leighton Buzzard Railway Station Cycle SecurityGo straight to our poll: Update on Leighton Buzzard Railway Station Cycle Security Hello BuzzCycles members, we’ve got an update on the state of Leighton Buzzard’s railway station regarding cycling security. We’ve been chasing this issue since January, so far the the progress has…
New Cycling Infrastructure – Lake Street and Heath Road
Read more -> : New Cycling Infrastructure – Lake Street and Heath RoadGood news – Leighton Buzzard is in the midst of getting some new cycling infrastructure built! A new painted cycle lane on Lake Street close to the high street, and a shared cycle lane and pedestrian footway between between Kemsley Drive and Heath Park…
Leighton Linslade Town Council endorses Buzzcycles Cycle Strategy
Read more -> : Leighton Linslade Town Council endorses Buzzcycles Cycle StrategyAt a meeting of the full Council on the 25th April Leighton Linslade Town Council unanimously endorsed the latest version of the Leighton Linslade Cycle Strategy produced by Buzzcycles. Leighton Buzzard and Linslade and compact towns with many places being within 15 minutes walking…
Stearn Land Housing Development Consultation
Read more -> : Stearn Land Housing Development ConsultationHello everyone, sorry for the short notice but there’s a new housing development that has came up and the consultation period is rather short. Part of what we do at Leighton BuzzCycles is comment on these planned developments as a means to try and…
