Ian P
@ianjpennington.bsky.social
Deadpan enthusiast. MRTPI Infrastructure Planner. North West Young Planner of the Year 2024 @RTPIPlanners.bsky.social. Healthy streets & active travel advocate @WalkRideGM.org.uk. Views are my own. he/him
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The Walk Ride GM Awards return!
Grab your seat now for the most anticipated night of the year 🎊
Grab your seat now for the most anticipated night of the year 🎊
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Walk Ride GM Awards return!
Grab your seat now for the most anticipated night of the year 🎊
Grab your seat now for the most anticipated night of the year 🎊
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This consultation closes today. Please read this thread and respond to the consultation if you can.
Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
November 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This consultation closes today. Please read this thread and respond to the consultation if you can.
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Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Back in 2020, Stockport Council consulted on a walking and cycling scheme along (or occasionally parallel to) the A34. It was a mixed bag, but local campaigners supported it with several caveats.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
It’s back for another consultation – because part of the scheme is being dropped.
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Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Today we rode to demand safer streets for women cycling in winter.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
Cycling is joyous but many women feel left out of our movement. It's time that changed.
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This could be a key strategic connection between existing routes, responding positively to TfGM's 'Streets for All' Design Guide.
But currently, as a pavement parking hotbed, it is riddled with obstacles that prevent its use by people.
But currently, as a pavement parking hotbed, it is riddled with obstacles that prevent its use by people.
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
This could be a key strategic connection between existing routes, responding positively to TfGM's 'Streets for All' Design Guide.
But currently, as a pavement parking hotbed, it is riddled with obstacles that prevent its use by people.
But currently, as a pavement parking hotbed, it is riddled with obstacles that prevent its use by people.
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So here's your opportunity - it's never been more important to have your say via the Trafford Council website. You can do so here: www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
So here's your opportunity - it's never been more important to have your say via the Trafford Council website. You can do so here: www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/tr...
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📯Huge Opportunity for Public Space Improvement
Do you want to see a joined-up #BeeNetwork in #GreaterManchester?
Then have your say on this impressive proposal for Seymour Grove.
It's ambitious on paper, but local Councillors need confidence that there's public backing to approve it.
Do you want to see a joined-up #BeeNetwork in #GreaterManchester?
Then have your say on this impressive proposal for Seymour Grove.
It's ambitious on paper, but local Councillors need confidence that there's public backing to approve it.
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
📯Huge Opportunity for Public Space Improvement
Do you want to see a joined-up #BeeNetwork in #GreaterManchester?
Then have your say on this impressive proposal for Seymour Grove.
It's ambitious on paper, but local Councillors need confidence that there's public backing to approve it.
Do you want to see a joined-up #BeeNetwork in #GreaterManchester?
Then have your say on this impressive proposal for Seymour Grove.
It's ambitious on paper, but local Councillors need confidence that there's public backing to approve it.
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If you scroll aaaall the way to the bottom they've managed to put in *one* positive comment.
Please can we have a bit more balance and research next time, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk? It's a well-evidenced fact that schemes like this are good for businesses and residents.
Please can we have a bit more balance and research next time, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk? It's a well-evidenced fact that schemes like this are good for businesses and residents.
We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.
'This is going to massively impact our business - it's life changing'
Work to build a new cycling track is causing concern in part of Stockport.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
If you scroll aaaall the way to the bottom they've managed to put in *one* positive comment.
Please can we have a bit more balance and research next time, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk? It's a well-evidenced fact that schemes like this are good for businesses and residents.
Please can we have a bit more balance and research next time, @manchestereveningnews.co.uk? It's a well-evidenced fact that schemes like this are good for businesses and residents.
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We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.
'This is going to massively impact our business - it's life changing'
Work to build a new cycling track is causing concern in part of Stockport.
www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
We weren't approached for comment on this, so we'll do it here.
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The work on Compstall Road is happening to safely link the quieter roads either side of the busy main road. Confident road cyclists such as those interviewed in the article might not see the use - but it's not intended for them.
September 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The work on Compstall Road is happening to safely link the quieter roads either side of the busy main road. Confident road cyclists such as those interviewed in the article might not see the use - but it's not intended for them.
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Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.
There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
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There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
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September 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Walk Ride GM was horrified by the recent news of a hate crime against Klaudia Mitura on the Ashton Canal.
There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
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There is no excuse for violence, including this example of male violence against women.
Incidents like this are made more likely by a widespread press and media bias against cyclists.
🧵
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HUGE win for Walk Ride GM! Manchester Met has agreed to revise the plans that would have blocked Cavendish Street to cyclists.
A massive thanks to everyone who spoke up with us.
Meet us at All Saints Park at 5pm next Thurs (4th Sep) to toast our success and take a celebratory photo. 🥂🚲
A massive thanks to everyone who spoke up with us.
Meet us at All Saints Park at 5pm next Thurs (4th Sep) to toast our success and take a celebratory photo. 🥂🚲
August 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
HUGE win for Walk Ride GM! Manchester Met has agreed to revise the plans that would have blocked Cavendish Street to cyclists.
A massive thanks to everyone who spoke up with us.
Meet us at All Saints Park at 5pm next Thurs (4th Sep) to toast our success and take a celebratory photo. 🥂🚲
A massive thanks to everyone who spoke up with us.
Meet us at All Saints Park at 5pm next Thurs (4th Sep) to toast our success and take a celebratory photo. 🥂🚲
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Fed up with pavement parking?
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
September 9, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Fed up with pavement parking?
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
We're supporting @livingstreets.bsky.social to show where pavements are used as car parks to the detriment of all who walk/wheel.
Go & take photos (make sure you cover over reg numbers) & upload them to the Living Streets map: lnkd.in/ekEmPn3q
Contribute by 22 Nov
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At Walk Ride GM, we’re demanding safe active travel for women and girls in Greater Manchester.
Research by Lime found that 100% of female survey respondents want improvements aimed at personal safety.
Read more here: www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...
Research by Lime found that 100% of female survey respondents want improvements aimed at personal safety.
Read more here: www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...
September 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
At Walk Ride GM, we’re demanding safe active travel for women and girls in Greater Manchester.
Research by Lime found that 100% of female survey respondents want improvements aimed at personal safety.
Read more here: www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...
Research by Lime found that 100% of female survey respondents want improvements aimed at personal safety.
Read more here: www.walkridegm.org.uk/2025/08/27/s...
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Cars parked on the pavement can be frustrating and dangerous.
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
August 31, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Cars parked on the pavement can be frustrating and dangerous.
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
5 years ago, there was a consultation into giving councils powers to tackle this, but the Tories ignored it.
I've written to Minister Greenwood & 36 Labour MPs to share our support to end this practice.
Pavements are for people
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If you want to get more involved in campaigns like this, join our discord with over 400 members.
Be the change you want to see!
discord.com/invite/scjf9...
Be the change you want to see!
discord.com/invite/scjf9...
Join the Walk Ride GM Discord Server!
Check out the Walk Ride GM community on Discord – hang out with 425 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.
discord.com
August 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
If you want to get more involved in campaigns like this, join our discord with over 400 members.
Be the change you want to see!
discord.com/invite/scjf9...
Be the change you want to see!
discord.com/invite/scjf9...
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We did it! @manmetuni.bsky.social has dropped plans to block Cavendish Street to cyclists
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
August 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We did it! @manmetuni.bsky.social has dropped plans to block Cavendish Street to cyclists
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
A huge thanks to everyone who spoke up with us
Join us at All Saints Park on 4th September at 5pm as we celebrate our success together with a toast to the campaign
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There's been very little movement on this so far from most of the GM boroughs. That's why we NEED you to contact your councillor and make your voice heard.
Thanks!
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#escooter #scooter #activetravel #micromobility
Thanks!
3/3
#escooter #scooter #activetravel #micromobility
August 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
There's been very little movement on this so far from most of the GM boroughs. That's why we NEED you to contact your councillor and make your voice heard.
Thanks!
3/3
#escooter #scooter #activetravel #micromobility
Thanks!
3/3
#escooter #scooter #activetravel #micromobility
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There are so many compelling reasons why councils should apply, especially the huge success seen from the trial in Salford. We've put a list of these reasons together on our website, so you can contact your councillor armed with all the necessary info.
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Call to Action: Let's grow e-scooter hire in GM - Walk Ride GM
An invitation for Greater Manchester residents to influence the future of the region's sustainable transport system via more e-scooter trials
www.walkridegm.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
There are so many compelling reasons why councils should apply, especially the huge success seen from the trial in Salford. We've put a list of these reasons together on our website, so you can contact your councillor armed with all the necessary info.
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🚨 URGENT ASK to help us push micromobility forwards in Greater Manchester 🛴
Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
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Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
🚨 URGENT ASK to help us push micromobility forwards in Greater Manchester 🛴
Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
1/3
Your local authority has until 21st October 2025 to apply for an e-scooter trial. We believe e-scooters are a crucial part of the shift away from cars, so PLEASE email your councillor and ask them to apply.
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Great news for active travel in Wigan! The works on St Helens Road are finished and looking really good.
@wigancouncil.bsky.social we look forward to seeing lots more where this came from 🙏
@wigancouncil.bsky.social we look forward to seeing lots more where this came from 🙏
July 25, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Great news for active travel in Wigan! The works on St Helens Road are finished and looking really good.
@wigancouncil.bsky.social we look forward to seeing lots more where this came from 🙏
@wigancouncil.bsky.social we look forward to seeing lots more where this came from 🙏
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Whether you’re a long-term Walk Ride campaigner, supporter, or just interested in what we do, we’d love you to join for a social to meet each other face-to-face, share ideas & feedback, and hear about successes we’ve all worked to achieve so far in 2025!
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Walk Ride GM Supporter Social & Merch Giveaway
Walk Ride GM meet-up and open house for friends and supporters - plus a first look at our new merch items to take home
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Whether you’re a long-term Walk Ride campaigner, supporter, or just interested in what we do, we’d love you to join for a social to meet each other face-to-face, share ideas & feedback, and hear about successes we’ve all worked to achieve so far in 2025!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-ride-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walk-ride-...
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Today's milestone English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill offers new powers for mayors — but resourcing concerns remain.
Read our statement for more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/july/milestone-devolution-bill-offers-new-powers-for-mayors-but-resourcing-concerns-remain/
Read our statement for more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/july/milestone-devolution-bill-offers-new-powers-for-mayors-but-resourcing-concerns-remain/
Milestone devolution bill offers new powers for mayors
but resourcing concerns remain, says RTPI
www.rtpi.org.uk
July 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today's milestone English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill offers new powers for mayors — but resourcing concerns remain.
Read our statement for more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/july/milestone-devolution-bill-offers-new-powers-for-mayors-but-resourcing-concerns-remain/
Read our statement for more: https://www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/july/milestone-devolution-bill-offers-new-powers-for-mayors-but-resourcing-concerns-remain/
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Ban cars, not children.
Why can't the drivers park in nearby car parks rather than on the street. Kids moving about have priority over parked cars
Why can't the drivers park in nearby car parks rather than on the street. Kids moving about have priority over parked cars
July 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Ban cars, not children.
Why can't the drivers park in nearby car parks rather than on the street. Kids moving about have priority over parked cars
Why can't the drivers park in nearby car parks rather than on the street. Kids moving about have priority over parked cars
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Wonderful to see the Heaton Mersey Common scheme now completed. You would not believe the hostility this created among some of my neighbours back when the scheme was consulted on.
Visited the Heaton Mersey Common in Stockport pathways upgrading project. 2km of upgraded paths with fully accessible entrances from all around the park. Good connections to local schools.
June 27, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Wonderful to see the Heaton Mersey Common scheme now completed. You would not believe the hostility this created among some of my neighbours back when the scheme was consulted on.