Cycle Advocacy Network - South East England
@canseengland.bsky.social
Speaking up for cycling in South East England.
Posted by the Regional Coordinator, volunteer.
Cycling UK, our overarching organisation is at @cyclinguk.bsky.social
Posted by the Regional Coordinator, volunteer.
Cycling UK, our overarching organisation is at @cyclinguk.bsky.social
Domino's lorry with an instruction for everyone to stay away due to the driver not being able to see.
A "No cycling" light shows whilst driving next to a cycle lane, #NCN20
Something very wrong with this attitude.
#ActiveTravel
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
A "No cycling" light shows whilst driving next to a cycle lane, #NCN20
Something very wrong with this attitude.
#ActiveTravel
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Domino's lorry with an instruction for everyone to stay away due to the driver not being able to see.
A "No cycling" light shows whilst driving next to a cycle lane, #NCN20
Something very wrong with this attitude.
#ActiveTravel
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
A "No cycling" light shows whilst driving next to a cycle lane, #NCN20
Something very wrong with this attitude.
#ActiveTravel
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
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Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
Cycle schemes in Essex, Birmingham, and Ealing have achieved great results and are excellent value for money - see report.
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
Free bike schemes in deprived communities improve people's health, wellbeing and social mobility, report shows
The trial took place in three areas across the UK and found the scheme also resulted in healthcare savings in relation to preventable deaths and disease
road.cc
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Cycle schemes in Essex, Birmingham, and Ealing have achieved great results and are excellent value for money - see report.
road.cc/content/news...
road.cc/content/news...
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On today's World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims it is worth noting that in the two years since Wales implemented a national default 20mph (32km/h) there have been 25% fewer casualties on such roads with over 1,000 fewer people killed or injured. youtu.be/efr3uVKpOwY
UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - Theme: Remember. Support. Act. - English
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On today's World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims it is worth noting that in the two years since Wales implemented a national default 20mph (32km/h) there have been 25% fewer casualties on such roads with over 1,000 fewer people killed or injured. youtu.be/efr3uVKpOwY
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“We are keen to work with government to ensure that changes would not unintentionally damage the scheme and the significant benefits it delivers for public health, the environment, and the UK’s cycling retail sector,” the Cycle to Work Alliance said
Labour’s Cycle to Work limit “risks undoing progress to encourage cycling, decrease traffic, and reduce carbon emissions”, say scheme providers
Rachel Reeves’ reported plans have also been criticised by Cycling UK, who point out that while capping the scheme “may sound like a sensible way for ministers to save money, in reality, it will cost ...
road.cc
November 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“We are keen to work with government to ensure that changes would not unintentionally damage the scheme and the significant benefits it delivers for public health, the environment, and the UK’s cycling retail sector,” the Cycle to Work Alliance said
From the Guardian:
search.app/DHWFt
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Rachel Reeves to cut tax benefits for workers using salary sacrifice schemes to buy bikes
Chancellor expected to introduce new limit on how much can be spent on a bicycle through cycle to work scheme
search.app
November 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
From the Guardian:
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Not ruling out this idea, but reinstating the railway would have major implications for the currently existing and popular Downs Link cycle path from Shoreham.
Must also check the meaning of "slew".
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
Must also check the meaning of "slew".
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
New hitch in battle to reopen disused rail lines between Guildford, Horsham and Shoreham
A group of train enthusiasts campaigning to reopen a defunct rail line between Guildford, Horsham and Shoreham have hit a new hitch.
www.sussexexpress.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Not ruling out this idea, but reinstating the railway would have major implications for the currently existing and popular Downs Link cycle path from Shoreham.
Must also check the meaning of "slew".
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
Must also check the meaning of "slew".
www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/...
Job opp! Sounds flexible.
More info and apply here👉 buff.ly/tXAJj3P
November 11, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Job opp! Sounds flexible.
Cyclist dies in suspected hit-and-run in Easebourne, West Sussex.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cyclist, 21, dies in suspected hit-and-run crash in Easebourne - BBC News
A 21-year-old man has since been arrested for causing death by dangerous driving.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Cyclist dies in suspected hit-and-run in Easebourne, West Sussex.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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If you are responsible for managing/influencing speed limits set in your urban/village spaces then keeping 30mph as a norm creates harm that way exceeds any benefits. Implementing 20mph as a default or norm consistently lowers casualties by 20-30%.
#20splenty to make your place a better place to be
#20splenty to make your place a better place to be
November 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
If you are responsible for managing/influencing speed limits set in your urban/village spaces then keeping 30mph as a norm creates harm that way exceeds any benefits. Implementing 20mph as a default or norm consistently lowers casualties by 20-30%.
#20splenty to make your place a better place to be
#20splenty to make your place a better place to be
New guidance from @ategov.bsky.social on "critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling, to help ensure our roads, streets and paths are safe and inclusive for everyone".
🚶♀️🧑🦽🚴♂️
www.gov.uk/government/p...
🚶♀️🧑🦽🚴♂️
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling
Illustrated guidance on the 16 critical safety issues identified in Active Travel England's route check tool.
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
New guidance from @ategov.bsky.social on "critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling, to help ensure our roads, streets and paths are safe and inclusive for everyone".
🚶♀️🧑🦽🚴♂️
www.gov.uk/government/p...
🚶♀️🧑🦽🚴♂️
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New sports and physical activity campaign for children.
#Cycling needs to be in there!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Cycling needs to be in there!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Nearly three in five parents expect children’s physical activity to drop this winter
as stars back new campaign to keep kids active
Government launches ‘Let’s Move!’, a new campaign supported by Sport England, to help keep families active together all year round.
www.gov.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 AM
New sports and physical activity campaign for children.
#Cycling needs to be in there!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
#Cycling needs to be in there!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Tackle wood burning and road traffic to improve Europe’s air quality, study finds
Researchers measure toxicity of air samples across continent to advise on ‘efficient’ policies to reduce harm
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Reducing the amount of particle pollution alone may not reduce its toxicity, unless we also focus on traffic and wood burning.
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Piece by me on European-wide oxidative potential measurements by
Cécile Tassel, Gaëlle Uzu et al - @igegrenoble.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Disappointing reduction of cycle parking/storage requirements in the attempt to stimulate home building.
road.cc/content/news...
New rules will also cut the overall percentage of affordable homes from 35% to 20%:
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
road.cc/content/news...
New rules will also cut the overall percentage of affordable homes from 35% to 20%:
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Sadiq Khan’s emergency rules on affordable London housing “reduce requirements for cycle parking” and allow financial “contributions” instead of building bike racks
The new reduction in requirements is stated to be due to “the rise of dockless cycle and e-scooter hire”, such as e-bikes
road.cc
October 31, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Disappointing reduction of cycle parking/storage requirements in the attempt to stimulate home building.
road.cc/content/news...
New rules will also cut the overall percentage of affordable homes from 35% to 20%:
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
road.cc/content/news...
New rules will also cut the overall percentage of affordable homes from 35% to 20%:
www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...
Unfortunate focus on car drivers as if no one else is involved! @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
At least the College of Optometrists mentions cyclists!
People walking/wheeling/scooting also don't want to face blinding lights in their streets.
#Cycling #RoadSafety #RoadDanger
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At least the College of Optometrists mentions cyclists!
People walking/wheeling/scooting also don't want to face blinding lights in their streets.
#Cycling #RoadSafety #RoadDanger
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Car headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night
Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Unfortunate focus on car drivers as if no one else is involved! @bbcnewsnight.bsky.social
At least the College of Optometrists mentions cyclists!
People walking/wheeling/scooting also don't want to face blinding lights in their streets.
#Cycling #RoadSafety #RoadDanger
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
At least the College of Optometrists mentions cyclists!
People walking/wheeling/scooting also don't want to face blinding lights in their streets.
#Cycling #RoadSafety #RoadDanger
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We have a ride 🚴♀️ 😀 for Sunday 26th October starting at 10.30 from Newhaven Sainsbury's, and cycling to Glynde Station's traditional style pub for lunch. See all the details at:
www.cyclinguk.org/event/ride-s...
www.cyclinguk.org/event/ride-s...
Ride to Steamworks at Glynde
www.cyclinguk.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We have a ride 🚴♀️ 😀 for Sunday 26th October starting at 10.30 from Newhaven Sainsbury's, and cycling to Glynde Station's traditional style pub for lunch. See all the details at:
www.cyclinguk.org/event/ride-s...
www.cyclinguk.org/event/ride-s...
Attempts to return bikes to their owners after police find large haul in #Brighton.
www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex/...
www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex/...
Attempts ongoing to return bikes to their rightful owners!
Have you had your bike stolen in Brighton?
www.sussex.police.uk
October 24, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Attempts to return bikes to their owners after police find large haul in #Brighton.
www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex/...
www.sussex.police.uk/news/sussex/...
Glow ride by Cycling UK Stevenage to highlight safety issues covered by BBC News.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Stevenage Glow Ride shines light on need for safer cycling - BBC News
Cyclists call for road surface improvements and better park and cycle route lighting.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Glow ride by Cycling UK Stevenage to highlight safety issues covered by BBC News.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
How children travel is important for their health, safety and independence.
Driving children to school forms part of a pattern of poor transport with wider implications for others and for the future.
Driving children to school forms part of a pattern of poor transport with wider implications for others and for the future.
The government used to collect invaluable data on children's travel to school. Then it stopped 🤨 bit.ly/3WdNvUb #solvetheschoolrun
Why isn't the government collecting data on children's active travel to school?
In 2011 the government stopped collecting school level data on how children are travelling to school. We outline why this data is so important to transforming school run active travel and a quick…
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 5:38 AM
How children travel is important for their health, safety and independence.
Driving children to school forms part of a pattern of poor transport with wider implications for others and for the future.
Driving children to school forms part of a pattern of poor transport with wider implications for others and for the future.
Coroner criticises "fitness-to-drive" process after drivers cause deaths and injuries due to medical episodes at the wheel.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Coroner plea to halt fitness-to-drive self-referral 'lies'
Robert Cohen writes to the government to raise concerns about the risk of future deaths.
www.bbc.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Coroner criticises "fitness-to-drive" process after drivers cause deaths and injuries due to medical episodes at the wheel.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tomorrow, Weds 22nd October is Glow Ride day! www.cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-...
Find a glow ride near you
www.cyclinguk.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Tomorrow, Weds 22nd October is Glow Ride day! www.cyclinguk.org/my-ride-our-...
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**Reminder for this Wednesday evening**.
Our ride is women-led but open to everyone. By joining in you'll be part of a nationwide movement showing that cycling should be safe, accessible and visible all year round.
Our ride is women-led but open to everyone. By joining in you'll be part of a nationwide movement showing that cycling should be safe, accessible and visible all year round.
Dig out your all your cycle / fairy lights and come and join us on 22nd Oct
October 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
**Reminder for this Wednesday evening**.
Our ride is women-led but open to everyone. By joining in you'll be part of a nationwide movement showing that cycling should be safe, accessible and visible all year round.
Our ride is women-led but open to everyone. By joining in you'll be part of a nationwide movement showing that cycling should be safe, accessible and visible all year round.
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The government is consulting on plans to reform the Planning Act 2008, to remove the requirement to consult local people on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, such as National Highways' road schemes.
Deadline is 27 October 2025
Deadline is 27 October 2025
Take Action
Take Action This page lists any significant consultations or actions that people might wish to engage with, as well as how to report problems on the street: OPEN CONSULTATIONS NATIONAL Consultation…
transportactionnetwork.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 3:07 PM
The government is consulting on plans to reform the Planning Act 2008, to remove the requirement to consult local people on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects, such as National Highways' road schemes.
Deadline is 27 October 2025
Deadline is 27 October 2025
End in sight for Transport for the South East at @eastsussexcc.bsky.social as DfT funding to stop.
Can we look forward to greater urgency in building #ActiveTravel infrastructure? @heidialexander.bsky.social @ategov.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social www.transportxtra.com/publications...
Can we look forward to greater urgency in building #ActiveTravel infrastructure? @heidialexander.bsky.social @ategov.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social www.transportxtra.com/publications...
October 17, 2025 at 3:14 PM
End in sight for Transport for the South East at @eastsussexcc.bsky.social as DfT funding to stop.
Can we look forward to greater urgency in building #ActiveTravel infrastructure? @heidialexander.bsky.social @ategov.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social www.transportxtra.com/publications...
Can we look forward to greater urgency in building #ActiveTravel infrastructure? @heidialexander.bsky.social @ategov.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social www.transportxtra.com/publications...
Glow rides planned over lack of safe cycle routes in the UK.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#MyRideOurRight
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#MyRideOurRight
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
www.itv.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Glow rides planned over lack of safe cycle routes in the UK.
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#MyRideOurRight
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...
@cyclinguk.bsky.social
#MyRideOurRight
www.itv.com/news/2025-10...