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Representation ID: 1248

Received: 07/07/2008

We need multi-user paths. With the Cuckoo trail as a prime example this is proven to work.
The Parks & open spaces strategy ignores the needs of the riding community, a popular hobby & fails to recognise the contribution made to support sustainable communities & its input into the local economy. the strategy should be amended to reflect the above. the Parks & open spaces questionnaire showed 39.3% of people wanted more bridleways & off road cycleways. Without riding/driving access the local plan only meets cyclists needs therefore discriminate against riders. 34.1% wanted the quality of currrent bridleways/cycleways improved.
There is no proposal to have a cycle route around the perimeter of town which ignores the Link Rd developments & opportuntiies to develop a multi-user path. This would link into exisitng routes & would be safter than using exisitng busy road.s. Other town & borough councils are looking at the bigger picture & finding other ways to provide access for non-motorised traffic. I hope HBC looks at cross boundary approach, thereby increasing the opportunity for equestrianism & cycling to access more non-motorised routes.