Towns' walking and cycling upgrade plans published

Walking and cycling routes are set to be upgraded in three Northamptonshire towns in a bid to make it easier for people to get around without relying on their cars.

West Northamptonshire Council has published its local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs) for Brackley, Towcester and Daventry.

A number of routes have been highlighted as priorities and the council said having LCWIPs put it in the best position to secure funding from central government.

It hopes to implement its first LCWIPs within five years of the plan being published.

A series of new or improved cycling and pedestrian routes have also been suggested for communities around the three main towns.

The plans follow public consultations on the proposals which took place between January and February 2024, as reported by the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

These showed "strong support" for the LCWIPs, according to the council, although it has made some changes following feedback.

The authority said the plans were a key component in its efforts to decarbonise its transport network and become net-zero by 2045.

The plans, which are subject to further design work and the securing of funding, were approved at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday.

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