Issue - meetings

This report provides an update on the Phase 1 work undertaken to develop a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved to;

(7 for, 1 against, and the Chair not voting)

(1)      Endorse the Epsom and Ewell Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan – Phase 1.

The Committee received a report providing an update on the Phase 1 work undertaken to develop a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) for Epsom and Ewell Borough Council.

The following matters were considered:

a)            Opposition to Plan. A Member of the Committee raised their opposition to the LCWIP and expressed that they do not believe it is the job of the Council to tell residents how they should travel within the borough. The Member stated that they do not see people using the cycle lanes in the borough. The Member stated the report is well written.

b)            Public Health. A Member of the Committee raised that cycling and walking are to do with public heath, and the government does have a responsibility and a duty to encourage good health, it is not a matter of telling people what to do.

c)            Cycle Lanes. A Member of the Committee raised that it is about creating options for people to then make the decision for themselves. The Member also disagreed with previous comments regarding the lack of use of cycle lanes and stated that the cycle lanes within the borough are well used. The Member informed the Committee that a lot of work has taken place over the years, to improve cycle lanes and join them up throughout the borough. Another Member of the Committee agreed with the comments about Public Health and frequent use of Cycle Lanes.

Following consideration, the Committee resolved to;

(7 for, 1 against, and the Chair not voting)

(1)      Endorse the Epsom and Ewell Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan – Phase 1.