SHDC wants to hear from you on cycling, wheeling and walking in the area

South Hams District Council wants to hear from you about cycling, wheeling and walking opportunities across the district.

The council is developing a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) as part of its priorities to support communities, help improve community wellbeing and fight against climate change by promoting greener journeys.

An LCWIP looks at cycling and walking in an area and aims to identify what could be done to encourage more people to cycle, walk and 'wheel' (for those using wheelchairs, mobility scooters or other wheeled mobility aids) on journeys locally.

This is by identifying improvements on routes that exist already to make them safer or more appealing to people using them.

The council is launching a consultation from Wednesday, 18 September, to Friday, 11 October, on walking, wheeling and cycling in the South Hams and is inviting people to take part and have their say.

Cllr Victor Abbott, Executive Member for Community Services and Operations, said: “With community wellbeing being a priority for the Council, looking into how to improve walking and cycling opportunities in the South Hams makes a lot of sense.

"We all need time outdoors for our mental health, and being active is great for physical health. The LCWIP will assess both new and existing opportunities for people to travel actively in the areas they live and have more active lives.”

The council will be holding consultation events at the following venues:

Tuesday, 24 September
10.30am to 1.30pm - Dartmouth Guildhall, Clifton Room

Wednesday, 25 September
10.30am to 1.30pm - Kingsbridge Market Hall

Tuesday, 1 October
10am to 1pm - Totnes Civic Hall
2pm to 5pm - Ivybridge Watermark Centre, Beeson Suite

To take part in the online consultation, please visit: activetravelshwd.commonplace.is