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 | Pete

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

Camberwell Grove bridge re-opening – draft consultation response

October 12, 2017 | Pete

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.

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

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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

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Mental health and wellbeing

September 10, 2017 | Elizabeth Eden

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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Take action TODAY: Camberwell Green

September 3, 2017 | Elizabeth Eden

Want 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

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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 1

TfL 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

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