A snagging list of minor issues identified with the east-west cycle route has been sent to WSCC. The list can be viewed here. It should be noted that this is not a list of all the problems with the route, but simply a list of issues which affect the use of the route and can […]
Horsham’s east-west cycle route – full ride report
October 13, 2015 by 2 Comments
Fine weather on Saturday 3rd October created ideal conditions for around 25 people to ride Horsham’s brand new east-west cycle route and see for themselves where £320,000 of Local Sustainable Transport Fund money has been spent. Executive summary For people to use a cycle route it must be safe, convenient, direct and attractive. It must […]
The politics of funding – an evening with Roger Geffen MBE
October 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
What does the future hold for cycle funding in West Sussex? At this month’s West Sussex Cycle Forum meeting we were fortunate to have Roger Geffen MBE, CTC’s Campaigns and Policy Director as guest speaker. Ruth Fletcher offers her report. The picture from the centre WSCF members from around the county, including Horsham (represented by Ruth […]
Dutchells Copse/Riverside Walk link path now open
October 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This path which has been championed by Councillor Andrew Baldwin and links Dutchells Copse to the Riverside Walk has now been built. Although only 2m wide (it should have been a minimum of 3m to meet guidance) the path has been transformed and is now easy to ride, even uphill. We welcome the new shared […]
Bramber to the Sea by Road Bike
October 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
West Sussex Weekends competition winner and Bramber resident Mike Croker shares his experiences of riding to the coast on a road bike. The Downs Link offers the most direct and potentially pleasant route, but… Bramber to the Sea by Road Bike By Mike Croker It could all be so easy. The route (Downs Link) is […]
Minutes of the Annual General Meeting 6th October 2015
October 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Attendees: Jane Apostolou (HTCP), Geoff Bragg, Neil Clarke (HDCF), Cllr Val Court (Nuthurst PC), Ruth Fletcher (HDCF), David Scott (Horsham Cycling), Peter Silburn (HDCF), Graham Sitton (Forest NC/Blueprint), Chris Stark (WSCC), Mark Treasure (HDCF), Denys Vaughan, Francis Vernon (HDCF), Ronald Vimpany Apologies: Richard Bates (CTC), Greg Collins, Geoff Farrell (WSCF), Steve Gledhill (Cycling Companions), Nigel […]
Ride the new east-west cycle route – Saturday 3rd October 1:30pm
September 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that West Sussex County Council was given £320,000 of Local Sustainable Transport funding to create a brand new cycle route linking the east of Horsham with the west? Has it lived up to its promise? Join us for a family-friendly, leisurely ride to find out. Meet outside Forest School on Comptons Lane […]
Minutes of the Steering Group meeting 7th September 2015
September 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Attendees: Phillip Ayerst, Val Court (Nuthurst PC), Ruth Fletcher (HDCF), Steve Gledhill, Pam Goodall, Peter Silburn (HDCF), Graham Sitton (Forest NC), Francis Vernon (HDCF), Ron Vimpany, Katherine Webbe Apologies: Jane Apostolou (Riverside Walk Team), Andrew Cooke (Horsham Blueprint), Geoff Farrell (WSCF) LSTF east-west cycle route The route fails to deliver even a complete cycle route, and what […]
Presentation – How cycling benefits the whole community
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This is the presentation given by Ruth Fletcher at the Cycling Summit on 9th July 2015 on how more cycling benefits the whole community.
Response to request for updates to HDC’s Infrastructure Delivery Plan
August 21, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Forum was invited to suggest updates to Horsham District Council’s Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Delivery Plan. Despite being asked at very short notice we submitted a detailed list of cycle infrastructure schemes, all of which have been suggested by members of the Forum. Please let us know if you have any comments or any […]
