Safer Roads

This week the Prime Minister, paused our progress along the roadmap delaying our final step until July 19th. This will give the NHS a bit more time to vaccinate a greater proportion of the population.

As the weather warms and restrictions begin to ease The Safer Roads Taskforce and Sussex Police are planning for the return of motorcyclists and anti-social drivers into the area.

Local people are being encouraged to give their views on a new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan for Chichester city centre, as part of a public consultation going live today (18 September) until 19 October 2020.

There is huge energy behind tackling climate change and improving our natural environment. Whilst dealing with a global pandemic has been all-consuming over the past six months, it has not changed our commitments and goal to be net-zero by 2050.

This week the Prime Minister launched a £2 billion plan to boost walking and cycling which will improve our health and wellbeing but will also mitigate climate change. This investment will build up infrastructure such as cycle lanes and bike racks, and promote cycling in schools.

During her regular meetings with the South Downs National Park Authority, Chichester MP, Gillian Keegan asked about ongoing work of the authority to reduce speeding across their area of responsibility.

The Antisocial Driving Taskforce met again to offer updates on their work to date.

Following the inaugural meeting of the new taskforce, Gillian raised her concerns with Chief Constable, Giles York and our Police and Crime Commissioner, Katy Bourne.

A group of councillors representing communities from across the South Downs have come together to combat motorcycle riders who break the law through excessive speed, noise and reckless driving.