The forum has sent the following response to the consultation on the Government’s draft Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. Horsham District Cycling Forum is a group of volunteers who work with the local councils to make cycling a safe and attractive transport option in the Horsham District. We have read the Cycling and Walking Investment […]
Broadbridge Heath old A264 “downgrade” consultation
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
At a public exhibition held in Broadbridge Heath on Monday night (11th May) plans were revealed for the old A264. The first phase of the works will be traffic calming within Broadbridge Heath in an attempt to prevent cars using the village as a short cut instead of going the long way round the new […]
Fact-finding Tour of London – Saturday 11th June
May 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
UPDATE: A group from Horsham will be taking the 9:49 from Horsham to Farringdon. Meet at Horsham station at 9:30. With the completion of London’s brand new fully-segregated cycleways criss-crossing the capital there’s now a chance to experience first-hand how properly designed facilities can release the enormous potential of cycling. We’re organising a fact-finding tour […]
Minutes of the HDCF meeting 5th April 2016
April 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Attendees: Philip Ayerst, Geoff Bragg, Ruth Fletcher (Chair), Rosemary French OBE (Gatwick Diamond), Pam Goodall, John Nicholas, Stella Sharp, Peter Silburn (Secretary), Peter & Peggy Streamer, Norman Symonds, Mark Treasure, Mark Trimmer (Sussex Safer Roads), Francis Vernon Apologies: Clive Burley (HDC), Cllr Jonathan Chowen, Greg Collins, Gordon Easden (Crawley Cycle Forum), Geoff Farrell (WSCF), Graham […]
Businesses calling for a Horsham to Crawley cycle route
April 8, 2016 by 2 Comments
Rosemary French, Executive Director of the Gatwick Diamond, attended last Tuesday’s forum meeting and spoke to the Crawley Observer about the demand from businesses for a cycle route between Horsham and Crawley. You can view the article online here.
Christ’s Hospital bridleway diversion
March 24, 2016 by 4 Comments
West Sussex County Council are proposing to divert a bridleway (BW 1642) that provides access for Southwater residents to Christs Hospital station. The closure of this bridleway would remove an attractive, direct and well-used cycle route from the north of Southwater (which is significantly shorter than using the road) and replace it with a more […]
Response to A259 public consultation
February 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We have responded in support of the earlier reponses from Sustrans and the West Sussex Cycle Forum to the public consultation on proposed improvements to the A259 between Ferring and Rustington. Although this is out of our immediate area, it is of relevance because: People from the Forum either use this road, or would use […]
Minutes of the HDCF meeting 2nd Feb 2016
February 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Attendees: Philip Ayerst, Geoff Bragg, Cllr Jonathan Chowen (Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead), Ruth Fletcher (Chair), Peter Silburn (Secretary), Graham Sitton (Forest NC/Blueprint), Paul Taylor, Francis Vernon Apologies: Greg Collins, Chris Moon (Sussex Police), Neil Worth (HDC Community Safety) We were especially pleased to welcome Cllr Jonathan Chowen, Deputy Leader of HDC and Cabinet Member […]
Highways England infographic on the benefits of cycling
January 15, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Highways England have produced the following infographic outlining the many benefits of investing in cycling. You can read the full story here.
Minutes of the HDCF meeting 5th Jan 2016
January 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Attendees: Philip Ayerst, Ruth Fletcher (Chair), Peter Silburn (Secretary), Francis Vernon Apologies: Geoff Farrell (WSCF), Stella Sharp Approval of previous minutes Approved unamended. Matters arising The poor road surface on Worthing Road near the Boar’s Head was raised again on Love West Sussex; no action is being taken because it was deemed below the standard […]
