Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) development – public engagement on draft networks
Continuing with its programme of work to inform the Council’s approach to providing enhanced cycling and walking facilities in the County, public engagement launches this week asking for people’s views on draft priority cycling and walking networks. These have been produced as part of the ongoing development of the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs) for the Melton Mowbray area, and North of Leicester area, which includes Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe, Glenfield, Ratby, Groby, Anstey, Bradgate Park, Thurcaston, Birstall, Thurmaston, Syston, Barkby, Scraptoft, Bushby and Thurnby.
As many people as possible are encouraged to have their say on the draft plans by accessing the online map-based engagement here: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/have-your-say/current-engagement/cycling-and-walking-networks-to-help-shape-future-infrastructure
The engagement runs for 4 weeks from Wednesday 19th October to Wednesday 16th November. Responses will be considered alongside early feedback already received from local councillors, to help inform the final priority cycling and walking routes to be included in the LCWIPs for these areas.
LCWIPs set out the vision and key priorities for infrastructure improvements in each of the areas, to create attractive, joined-up priority cycling and walking networks, encouraging, and enabling people to travel more sustainably. LCWIPs are also key plans in helping us to secure funding to deliver these improvements to cycling and walking routes, including via Government bidding opportunities and from developers.
It is currently anticipated that these LCWIPs will be finalised and presented to the Cabinet for approval in spring 2023.
