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Hertfordshire County Council in partnership with North Hertfordshire Council and supported by our consultants WSP have developed a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for the District. LCWIP’s are a long-term (10 years) strategic approach to cycling and walking improvements within a defined geographical area, and form part of the Government’s strategy to increase the number of trips made on foot or by cycle.

The purpose of the plan is to set out a vision for a safe and attractive network of walking and cycling routes in North Herts. The development of the LCWIP has considered the current provision and projected demand for walking and cycling in the District. As a result, key prioritised walking and cycle routes have been identified, audited and interventions suggested. A focussed group of stakeholders including County and District Councillors and officers along with representatives from walking and cycling interest groups have been given the opportunity to participate in the development of the plan.  This included the agreement of the prioritised routes for audit and review of the proposed interventions through two online engagement sessions held on 21 July and 29 November 2021 and an in-person workshop on 1 December2021.

The draft LCWIP document outlines how the priority routes have been selected and proposed changes which would support those who cycle and walk across the District. The document will be presented along with the proposed infrastructure plans as part of a public consultation on the proposals. Once finalised and adopted the LCWIP will assist Hertfordshire County Council in securing funding from Active Travel England and developers.

Consultation

The public consultation is now live and will run for a six-week period closing 7th November 2022.

The consultation materials will be available online and we invite you to provide your views on the proposals via the storyboard and online survey at: www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/LCWIP-NorthHerts

You can also give additional feedback by email at: NHDC.LCWIP@Hertfordshire.gov.uk

Paper copies of the LCWIP document will be available for reference in the 4 town libraries of Baldock, Letchworth, Hitchin and Royston and also in the library at Knebworth, as well as in the main District Council Offices in Letchworth Garden City. Paper copies of the consultation questionnaire will also be made available.

Posters will be displayed at number of locations across the District including all rail stations and libraries, cycle shops and various community buildings promoting the consultation. Please find attached an electronic version of this poster, and we request you use it as a means of promoting the consultation to your constituents and other interested parties.  An e-mail advising stakeholders will be sent once the consultation has been launched.

Your comments and feedback will be considered in finalisation of the North Hertfordshire LCWIP.

If you have any queries, please contact NHDC.LCWIP@Hertfordshire.gov.uk

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