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A BID to have Leicester named as the country’s first cycling city is moving in the right direction. Leicester has been shortlisted for Cycling England’s Cycling Towns and Cities programme and, if successful, could secure the title and £6.75 million to transform cycling in and around the city.
The team behind the bid have now been invited to meet with Cycling England to discuss the plans and how they will be delivered.
Cllr Patrick Kitterick, city council cabinet member for regeneration and transport, said: “It’s fantastic news that we’ve made the shortlist and that we are one step closer to being recognised as the country’s first cycling city.
“We are confident in the strength of our bid and success would help bring about ambitious improvements to cycle routes across Leicester and allow us to improve our already impressive record of helping people in the city to get out on their bikes.”
Leicester City Council worked with Leicestershire County Council to put together the bid. The two councils recently worked with partners to win £700,000 lottery funding towards the £1.4 million Connect2 scheme to improve Watermead Park’s cycle links.
Nicholas Rushton, deputy leader of the county council with responsibility for highways and transportation, said: “The bid is all about providing better transport options to workplaces, shops, schools and the countryside for around 750,000 people. The fact we have been shortlisted shows the benefits from the city and county councils’ approach to addressing transport issues together where we can.”
If the bid is successful, the cycling city cash will provide match funding to help achieve the following nine priorities by 2011:
• Address missing links in the cycle network, especially around the city centre • Continuous provision for on-road cycling along all major roads and key junctions • More secure cycle parking at key sites such as health centres, park and ride sites, schools and train station • Provide Bikeability cycle training for 80% of 11-year olds • Cycle training support as part of a health referral programme • Enhanced support for key projects including bike recycling, cycle maintenance training and special needs cycling projects • A new city cycle map and on line route finder • Targeted promotion of cycling and walking for hard to reach groups • A mass ride for schools and community groups as part of Special Olympics 2009.
Leicester City Council cycling officer Andy Salkeld said: “We have already had a tremendous response from local people and organisations willing to get behind our bid. The letters of support we have received have been a real boost and we are grateful to everyone who has already come forward. But there’s still time to get behind the bid by keeping the messages of support coming.”
Messages of support can be emailed to cycle-city@leicester.gov.uk, or sent to Cycle-city Workshop, c/o Leicester City Council, York House, 91 Granby Street, LE1 6FB, by no later than Friday 28th March.
Cycling England are expected to announce the winning towns and cities during National Bike Week, 7th to 15th June 2008.
Cycling England received 74 applications in total for competition to find the country’s first cycling city and 10 cycling towns.
Latest News
If you don't use it... freeuse it! | |
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 | 11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it! |
Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby | |
 | Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby |
Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall | |
| Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall |
Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell | |
| Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell |
Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers | |
| Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers |
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Loughborough Councillor Laments DfT Cycle Bid Failure | |
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 | Councillor Max Hunt (County Councillor for North West Loughborough and Borough Councillor for Loughborough Garendon) has today (Thursday 19th June 2008) expressed his sorrow that Leicester has not won the first ever UK's first ever Cycling City award which offers 100milion to encourage 2. 5 million more adults and children to take up cycling, improve their fitness and beat the traffic.... 19 Jun 2008 Loughborough Councillor Laments DfT Cycle Bid Failure |
School cycle and walking funds granted | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 22 December 2008 School cycle and walking funds granted Leicestershire County Council has secured grants of more than 300,000 to promote sustainable travel to schools in Leicestershire. A total of 16 schools are benefitting from schemes to improve walking and cycling facilities.... 04 Jan 2009 School cycle and walking funds granted |
Cycle training savings | |
 | WITH more and more people feeling the pinch of increasing fuel prices, Leicester City Council is offering a money saving incentive for adults thinking of taking to their bicycles.... 25 Jul 2008 Cycle training savings |
Route planner for cyclists launched | |
| Highways, Transportation & Waste Management31 July 2009Route planner for cyclists launchedA new website will help people plan journeys by bike in Leicester and parts of the county. www.... 03 Aug 2009 Route planner for cyclists launched |
Pedal power at festival | |
| p>VISITORS who cycle to this yearâ s Summer Sundae Weekender music festival will be rewarded with the chance to win a fabulous biking holiday.... 01 Aug 2008 Pedal power at festival |
Relevant News
New traffic signs go up | |
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| DOZENS of new signs that light up to warn speeding motorists to slow down are being installed on roads across Leicester.... 03 Jun 2008 New traffic signs go up |
Bike Film Festival | |
| LEICESTER gears up for its seventh Ride Leicester Bike Film Festival from 26th to 29th June at the Phoenix Arts, Newarke Street.... 16 Jun 2008 Bike Film Festival |
Loughborough Councillor Laments DfT Cycle Bid Failure | |
| Councillor Max Hunt (County Councillor for North West Loughborough and Borough Councillor for Loughborough Garendon) has today (Thursday 19th June 2008) expressed his sorrow that Leicester has not won the first ever UK's first ever Cycling City award which offers 100milion to encourage 2. 5 million more adults and children to take up cycling, improve their fitness and beat the traffic.... 19 Jun 2008 Loughborough Councillor Laments DfT Cycle Bid Failure |
Auction starts film event | |
| A CYCLING shirt signed by sporting heroes will be auctioned for charity at the start of the Ride Leicester Festival this weekend.... 26 Jun 2008 Auction starts film event |
Cycle training savings | |
| WITH more and more people feeling the pinch of increasing fuel prices, Leicester City Council is offering a money saving incentive for adults thinking of taking to their bicycles.... 25 Jul 2008 Cycle training savings |
Most Read News (today)
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
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 | A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN |
Cannabis Farm Closed | |
 | A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME | |
 | A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME |
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
 | Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity |
Two men charged with murder | |
| Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder |
Most Read News (this month)
NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN | |
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| A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN |
Cannabis Farm Closed | |
| A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed |
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME | |
| A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME |
Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity | |
| Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity |
Two men charged with murder | |
| Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder |
Most Read News (alltime)
Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial | |
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| Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial |
Don't be dead in the water this summer | |
 | Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer |
Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University | |
 | Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University |
Creative graduates start up in business | |
| Community Services 7 July 2009 Creative graduates start up in business Four graduates from De Montfort and Loughborough Universities have won 1000 each plus business support to start up new creative businesses in Leicestershire:Emma Amies is setting up a new lingerie brand using fresh fabrics and styles from the 1950s. Emma previously worked as a Town Planner as well as designing wind farms for a green electricity company.... 09 Jul 2009 Creative graduates start up in business |
Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall | |
| Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall |