WSCC appoints a new Head of Highways

WSCC has appointed Nicola Debnam, who has previously worked for Cambridgeshire County Council, to the post of Director of Highways and Transportation. We have written to Nicola outlining the key issues for cycling in Horsham. Dear Nicola, Welcome to West Sussex! I am writing to introduce the Horsham District Cycling Forum. We were set up […]

Minutes of the HDCF Meeting 2 February 2015

Horsham District Cycle Forum Minutes of Meeting 2 February 2015

Horsham’s Missing Link – join us for a campaign photo!

We’re meeting for a campaign photo to show the level of support for completing the Horsham-Crawley cycle route. Where: Roffey Football Club car park, at the end of Bartholomew Way RH12 5JL When: 11am Sat 28th Feb Bring your wellies! For details see HorshamsMissingLink.    

Horsham’s Missing Link – completing the Horsham-Crawley cycle route

The cycle route between Horsham and Crawley potentially offers a safe and convenient route for people on bikes. Although the route is largely complete, there is a critical gap just north of Horsham where it has to cross the Horsham bypass (A264), effectively preventing the route from being used. It is now time to complete […]

Urgent need to rethink A264 junctions for walking and cycling

We’ve written to councillors about the failure to consider walking and cycling on the five massive new junctions planned for the A264. Why A264 Junctions Need an Urgent Rethink Letter -A264 Junctions Urgent Rethink for Walking and Cycling-1  

Letter sent to WSCT about lack of safe A264 crossings in proposed North Horsham development

We’ve sent the following letter to the West Sussex County Times about the lack of safe crossings for cyclists and pedestrians in the 5 massive new junctions planned on the A264 for the North Horsham development. A264 junctions need urgent rethink for people walking and cycling

Needs of people who want to cycle forgotten in Football Club move

On 20th January councillors will make the big decision on whether Horsham Football Club finally gets its controversial new home. The football club has been without a proper home for years and, with help from the council, has found a site in the green gap between Horsham and Southwater. The deal will be funded by […]

Letter sent to Francis Maude MP highlighting dangers faced by people on bikes

This is a copy of a letter sent today to Francis Maude (MP for Horsham) highlighting the dangers faced by people on bikes due to poor infrastructure, specifically the lack of a safe crossing of the North Horsham Bypass (A264). HDCF Letter -Safe Cycle Crossings for Horsham  

Minutes of the HDCF Meeting 5 January 2015

Horsham District Cycling Forum Minutes of Meeting 5 January 2015