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BBC News
13 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Leicester pupils paddle to school in clean air initiative
Pupils in Leicester paddled down the river to school as part of an initiative to raise awareness of air Castle Mead Academy (CMA) students arrived at school in a bell boat on Thursday after about 15 minutes on the River Air Day saw several other schools in the city taking part in a range of outdoor Burt, a geography teacher at CMA, said the paddling idea came from seeing busy traffic on the road outside the school and had received "a lot of support from colleagues and families alike". The pupils were instructed by Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre and had "a really good time", according to Ms said: "Days like today are really important to raise awareness of the air pollution which is caused by traffic, especially in busy cities like Leicester."We'd love to see some more sustainable infrastructure around our school, such as bollards or pedestrian crossings and things like that."The events were supported by Leicester City Council, as well as charities Sustrans and Living in the city, University of Leicester organised a walk in Victoria Park and the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust had information stands in hospital restaurants offering advice and information to staff and the public on how they can help reduce air pollution.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Upgrade for popular walking route gets under way
Part of a popular walking and cycling route which runs through a West Yorkshire beauty spot is set to be upgraded. Work on the Spen Valley Greenway between Cleckheaton and Liversedge would begin on Monday, according to Kirklees Council. Lights and signage along the 1.5-mile (2km) section of the Greenway would be improved, while the off-road path would be widened and resurfaced. The scheme, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Kirklees Council and the charity Sustrans, was expected to take six months, a council spokesperson said. The section, which runs from Tesco in Cleckheaton to the Knowler Hill Tunnel in Liversedge, would be closed for the duration of the work, with signposted diversions in place, they added. Moses Crook, deputy leader of Kirklees Council, said: "I'm delighted to see the improvement works on Spen Valley Greenway begin. "This investment is a fantastic boost for the community, enhancing access for everyone whether they're walking, cycling, using a wheelchair or pushing a pram. "It's a great step towards sustainable, inclusive travel and a healthier, more connected future for everyone." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Access improvements to off-road path completed Jo Cox community wood 'a fitting tribute' Kirklees Council West Yorkshire Combined Authority
BBC News
09-06-2025
- BBC News
Upgrade for popular Spen Valley Greenway gets under way
Part of a popular walking and cycling route which runs through a West Yorkshire beauty spot is set to be upgraded. Work on the Spen Valley Greenway between Cleckheaton and Liversedge would begin on Monday, according to Kirklees and signage along the 1.5-mile (2km) section of the Greenway would be improved, while the off-road path would be widened and resurfaced. The scheme, funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Kirklees Council and the charity Sustrans, was expected to take six months, a council spokesperson said. The section, which runs from Tesco in Cleckheaton to the Knowler Hill Tunnel in Liversedge, would be closed for the duration of the work, with signposted diversions in place, they Crook, deputy leader of Kirklees Council, said: "I'm delighted to see the improvement works on Spen Valley Greenway begin. "This investment is a fantastic boost for the community, enhancing access for everyone whether they're walking, cycling, using a wheelchair or pushing a pram. "It's a great step towards sustainable, inclusive travel and a healthier, more connected future for everyone." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- BBC News
Walking routes to Thirsk railway station set to be improved
Plans to improve walking and cycling routes around Thirsk railway station are being developed by North Yorkshire being just under a mile (1.5km) apart there is no continuous safe walking and cycling route between the station and the town centre, according to cycling charity organisation said it was working with the council on proposals to upgrade the route on Green Lane and the A61.A report for the authority said: "Low levels of train commuting and high car use from this area underline the need to improve sustainable transport options, particularly for residents with limited mobility." The council said it wants to build better walking and cycling connections between the station and new homes in the Sowerby Gateway the plans the crossing over the A61 would be improved and better access routes for wheelchairs, mobility aids and pushchairs would be created.A proposed new footpath on Green Lane would also be extended to link up with a new route at Olivette Crescent, before crossing Station Road to the station, according to the Local Democracy Reporting from Sustrans found that 60% of people from the town commuted to work by car or van and that 19.5% of residents were registered as disabled, highlighting the need for more accessible scheme is currently at the design stage and will be discussed at a council meeting on Wednesday. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
18-05-2025
- BBC News
Millions using Bay Cycle Way 10 years after launch
A cycle route that was launched ten years ago is now attracting more than three million people annually, the charity that created it has said. Bay Cycle Way connects Walney Island in Barrow-in-Furness with Glasson Dock, Lancaster, offering coastal views along its stretch. Morecambe Bay Partnership, which created the route with National Cycle Network custodian Sustrans in 2015, said the path had become very popular over the past decade thanks to its variety. Its 10th birthday will be marked with four fundraising challenges encouraging people to explore the route. The 81-mile (130km) path was created to help people take in the coastal views and bring tourism to the Cooper, from Morecambe Bay Partnership, said the route had been "a great success". More than one million cyclists are believed to have used Bay Cycle Way last year - up form about 67,000 when it launched. More than three million people in total used parts of the path over 2024, including walkers and cyclists. Alex Miller, Network Development Manager at Sustrans, said: "It's no surprise that the Bay Cycle Way has been such a success, and we're thrilled it continues to be so popular after ten years."He said a recent survey had shown more than 90% of people using the path had said it had improved their levels of physical activity and wellbeing. Ms Cooper said the beauty of the route and the fact it was not to strenuous contributed to its success."I think the landscape speaks for itself," she said. "You can hear the waves, you can see the sea birds but then it also takes you on quiet country lanes up to headlands and viewpoints and from there you get these amazing panoramas, enormous skies over the bay and shining sands."Morecambe Bay Partnership is celebrating the 10th birthday of the cycle way with a series of challenges. It is hoped the initiative will help raise more than £5,000 and establish the path as a potential location for fundraising events."We want people to take their time to explore this place and all the amazing scenery," Ms Cooper added. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
