CYCLING ON THE STRAY – THE FINAL PUSH
Please help now to ensure that cycling on a few key paths on the Stray is made legal. It will only take you a few moments. If you have time, you could forward this email to others so that they can do the same. (You may therefore receive a similar email several times.)
Harrogate Council has launched a final public consultation following its historic decision last year to allow cycling. The previous consultation produced over 1000 responses, of which 79% were in favour. We need at least as clear a majority this time to make absolutely sure of success. The closing date is 1st June 2010.
To respond in just a few seconds, simply email customerservices@harrogate.gov.uk and copy in the following or a similar message
Public Consultation – Cycling on the Stray
I fully support Harrogate Council’s proposals to improve a number of existing Stray footpaths to accommodate dual use by pedestrians and cyclists, in line with the decision made in February 2009.
Add your name and address – you do not have to live in the Harrogate district to respond, though local residents’ views may (rightly) be given more weight.
For full details visit the Council’s Stray Cycle Routes Consultation page at http://www.harrogate.gov.uk/harrogate-6542
The results of the first consultation are on the Wheel Easy website at http://www.wheel-easy.org.uk/EventArticle.asp?ID=51
A summary of some of the main reasons for supporting the proposals is attached.
The Council says that if you have already responded you do not need to do so again. Nevertheless, we believe it would be worth doing so, and certainly to encourage other members of your family and friends to do so. Each family member can respond separately. If you can, please circulate this email in your school, business, church, or any other appropriate organisation. If you are on Facebook, Twitter etc., feel free to use them too. If you want to write a letter to the Harrogate Advertiser, email The Editor at Ackrill.News@ypn.co.uk
Comments can also be made to the Council either by phoning 0845 3006091, or by writing to Patrick Kilburn, Head of Parks and Open Spaces, Harrogate Borough Council, Department of Community Services, Brandreth House, St Luke’s Avenue, Harrogate HG1 2AA.
on behalf of Harrogate Cycle Group
PS It’s not essential, but after responding it would help if you could let us know by emailing straycycling@gmail.com