Walworth Low Emission Neighbourhood

December 4, 2019 | Sean Howes

Southwark proposes improving the area around Walworth Road in a way that will help unlock active travel. We need you to share with them places you currently have issues with and suggestions for improvements.

Please do so on the … Read More

St Thomas St consultation – we say “strongly disagree” because eastbound cycling not allowed.

April 11, 2018 | Bruce Lynn

Southwark Cyclists have responded negatively to the plans for St Thomas St.  The proposal does reduce motor traffic levels and speeds (if enforced).  But crucially it does not allow cycling in both directions and does not allow cyclists to get … Read More

Old Kent Road Area Action Plan further consultation

February 20, 2018 | Bruce Lynn

THIS IS IMPORTANT – PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY Consultation deadline is March 21st Introduction

Southwark Council are consulting on their updated area action plan for the Old Kent Rd Area. This area runs from the Lewisham border to Harper Rd … Read More

Old Kent Road AAP responses show support for cycle tracks

March 17, 2017 | Elizabeth Eden

A summary of the 1000+ responses to the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan consultation is now out, and they show strong support for protected cycle lanes along the Old Kent Road.

(Update: do our one-minute action on the Council’s … Read More

Ageing Well in Southwark

May 4, 2016 | Elizabeth Eden

Southwark Council are currently asking “How can we make Southwark more age-friendly?”

And of course here at Southwark Cyclists, we know what part of the answer is: easier cycling for everyone! Here are some of the reasons why…

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Quietway 7 – Burgess Park to Camberwell Grove – Response to Consultation

November 21, 2015 | Bruce Lynn

Southwark cyclists have responded to the Consultation by Southwark Council regarding the next 2 sections of Quietway 7, from New Church Rd (south border Burgess Park) to Benhill Rd and from Wilson Rd to Lettsom St (junction with Camberwell Grove).

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Quietway 7 -Falmouth to Albany – Response to consultation

October 17, 2015 | Bruce Lynn

Please note, Consultation extended to Oct 30th. Please make a personal response supporting the plan.

The link below is to the Southwark Cyclists response to the consultation on Quietway 7.  We are supporting the plan, plus all the specific … Read More

Southwark Cyclists strongly oppose plans for Camberwell Green

August 14, 2015 | Andy Cawdell

We recently blogged about the council’s proposals for Camberwell Green and surrounding area. The plans are a throwback to the 1980s, with no safe space for cycling, even though the Council’s own Strategy is committed to it. Instead, we’ve got several … Read More

Cycling and the OKRAAP

July 28, 2015 | Bruce Lynn

OKRAAP =Old Kent Road Area Action Plan

Southwark Cyclists were invited to make a short presentation at the latest Forum session on July 27th organised by Southwark Council as part of their consultation process.  I did this and used the … Read More

Central Grid in Southwark – a progress report

February 22, 2015 | Bruce Lynn

Where we are at Feb 20th 2015 – report compiled by Bruce Lynn

Summary

• As the map shows, in Southwark we are not doing badly.
• By the end of 2016 we should have all the E-W grid routes, and … Read More