Camberwell Grove closure: but what about…?

We want Camberwell Grove bridge kept as a cycling / walking bridge only:

https://membership.lcc.org.uk/take-action-keep-camberwell-grove-bridge-closed

Since some people have concerns about keeping motor traffic off the bridge, we hope this post will help. Read More

Take Action: save Quietway 7 and keep Camberwell Grove closed

We’ve got an opportunity to save Quietway 7 in Camberwell, but we need your help.

We’ve made a ‘Take Action’ page that explains the issues and helps you through the consultation response. It’s https://membership.lcc.org.uk/take-action-keep-camberwell-grove-bridge-closed – Send this link to … Read More

Closing the Arch — any day now

Peckham Arch, gateway to the rest of the world, is going to shut. Soon. No one knows exactly when. But soon. In situations like this it’s best to Be Prepared. Here is a bit of explanation and preparation.

Southwark has … Read More

Camberwell Grove bridge re-opening – draft consultation response

New consultation on whether to re-open Camberwell Grove railway bridge! www.southwark.gov.uk/camberwellgrovebridge

We are currently putting together a detailed consultation response. If you want to contribute join our discussion group.

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Cycle Superhighway 4

It’s finally here: Transport for London have opened consultation on Cycle Superhighway 4 from Tower Bridge to Greenwich. And it’s looking good.

www.tfl.gov.uk/cs4

This is a very well-designed scheme. Looking at the sections in Southwark, you will be able to cycle on a continuous 2km bidirectional cycle lane, 3-4m wide. And it will be both convenient and safe.

More information on how CS4 will look from the point of view of pedestrians and bus and car users is on our CS4 pages, or click Campaigns, Current consultations.  This will provide information useful if discussing the scheme with non-cyclists.

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Three Prisons and a Ferryman’s Seat. Healthy Ride Sept 23rd, 2017

21 riders gathered in Peckham Square for an intriguingly titled ride organized and led by Harry.  Headed north via Burgess Park and the Walworth Green Way to Newington Gardens, off Harper Rd.  An informative board showed a picture of the … Read More

Highgate Corner ride 5th September 2017

Improvements needed to closure plans over Xmas 2017….

Patrol – Highbury Corner Sept 2017 MB2 FB1

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Bishopsgate Road works ride 15th August 2017

A ride on 15th August 2017 has led to improvement in cycle safety …..

Bishopsgate UKPN focus August 2017

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Mental health and wellbeing

NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Southwark Council have consulted on a draft strategy for mental health and wellbeing.

We’ve written a response about why cycling is good for your mental wellbeing, and how it can specifically enrich the lives of people living with mental illness.

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Cycle to Work Day Sept 13th – Lots of Prizes!

Take the Bike Train and you can enter a national prize draw.  Details at https://www.cycletoworkday.org/   In fact you do not even have to use the Bike Train – anyone pledging to cycle to work on the 13th can enter.  So … Read More