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New Southwark Spine proposals – are they up to much? (spoiler: they are not)
November 19, 2017 | Lucia Quenya
A simple test for good cycling infrastructure: if you can’t take your less confident non-cycling loved one on it then it isn’t up to par. If conditions mean it is uncomfortable to hold a leisurely chat, then that’s also a … Read More
Take Action: save Quietway 7 and keep Camberwell Grove closed
October 16, 2017 | PeteWe’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
Camberwell Grove bridge re-opening – draft consultation response
October 12, 2017 | PeteNew 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.
If you want to receive an email when we’ve finished … Read More
Highgate Corner ride 5th September 2017
September 14, 2017 | Andy Cawdell
Improvements needed to closure plans over Xmas 2017….
Patrol – Highbury Corner Sept 2017 MB2 FB1
Bishopsgate Road works ride 15th August 2017
September 14, 2017 | Andy Cawdell
A ride on 15th August 2017 has led to improvement in cycle safety …..
Bishopsgate UKPN focus August 2017
Mental health and wellbeing
September 10, 2017 | Elizabeth EdenNHS 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.
Take action TODAY: Camberwell Green
September 3, 2017 | Elizabeth EdenWant better for Camberwell Green than painted lines and conflict with buses and lorries?
Respond TODAY, Sunday 3rd September, to TfL’s interim proposals, and let them know they are not good enough.
https://membership.lcc.org.uk/take-action-demand-better-camberwell-green
The Alliston trial
August 29, 2017 | Andy Cawdell
As Southwark Cyclists we extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Mrs Briggs, whom this court case sadly remembers.
Nothing that is said here is intended to diminish the seriousness with which we must all take every death … Read More
Camberwell Green junction “improvements”
August 27, 2017 | Elizabeth Eden 1TfL are consulting on plans for an interim proposal to “improve” safety at Camberwell Green junction.
https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/camberwell-green/
Southwark Cyclists disagree that these plans will improve safety for cyclists or pedestrians, and as such we oppose them. Read More
Bishopsgate check on TM with TFL 7th July 2017
July 10, 2017 | Andy Cawdell
We did a check on TM (temporary building works measures) with TFL on 7th July 2017 in Bishopsgate in the City
Here is the report
Bishopsgate focus JULY 2017