16 LOCAL CYCLING AND WALKING INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN CONSULTATION PDF 98 KB
The Panel is invited to comment on the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan set out in the Cambridgeshire County Council consultation.
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Minutes:
By means of a report by the Strategic Growth Manager (a copy of which is appended in the Minute Book) the consultation on the Draft Cambridgeshire Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan was presented to the Panel.
The Panel noted that the report related to Huntingdonshire District Council’s response to Cambridgeshire County Council’s consultation on the Plan and that both Councillors and residents were encouraged to submit their own responses to the consultation online.
Whilst there was overall support for the plan, concern was expressed specifically about the lack of inclusion of Ramsey within the Plan. Although it was understood that Ramsey currently classifies as a smaller town within the County, the current and proposed development for the area will significantly increase it’s size. The Panel heard that Cambridgeshire County Council are being urged to revisit this decision and to further develop the plan in the future to reflect on such changes.
The Panel heard representation from Mr Campbell who spoke on behalf of the Huntingdonshire Walking and Cycling Group. The Panel heard that the group has over 1,400 members and covers a broad spectrum of residents. The Group welcomes the plan in general but there are concerns that there are more opportunities than those proposed within the plan.
Councillor Corney welcomed that the lack of provision for Ramsey had been highlighted by the report and confirmed that Cambridgeshire County Councillors for the area would also be supporting this sentiment.
Councillor Morris expressed disappointment that whilst he welcomed the strategy in general, he felt that it was not ambitious enough. He proposed that additional recommendations be added to the response, however it was advised that these points were already covered by the proposed response.
Further concern was expressed by Councillors Dew and Morris regarding routes marked as complete on the supporting documentation. Anecdotal evidence suggested that not all of these routes are in fact complete and should be reviewed to ensure their suitability, with the specific example being given of the Huntingdon to St Ives route.
The Panel thereupon
RESOLVED
that the Cabinet be encourage to endorse the recommendations within the report.