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Derby City Council is currently consulting on their plan for addressing air quality improvements in Derby.

You’re encouraged to read the documentation and to submit your comments

After coverage in the local press in February 26, the City Council were asked to review the safety of Palm Court Island (the junction of the A6 and A38 in Allestree). No changes have been made to the island and the Derby Telegraph have again (Nov 26) reported on the issues which remain a danger… Continue reading Palm Court Island still a danger

We’re pleased to see that the Nutbrook Trail (NCN 67) through New Stanton Park has just (16th July 2026) reopened after a year of campaigning to get the developers to meet their planning obligations and for Erewash Borough Council to actually enforce the agreed planning conditions. Now that the route is open it is a… Continue reading Nutbrook Trail now reopened

The Developers of New Stanton Park have closed the existing route of NCN67 with the promise of providing a replacement route. This has been built but, 8 months after the original scheduled date, it is still not open.

If you want better cycle routes that interconnect, in a proper, safe, network, you need to take part in the Mayor’s Local Transport Plan consultation

Derby City Council still rated poorly for Active Travel Capability although Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire have improved their ratings.
More effort needed.

All local authorities are required by the Government to have a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) which, put simply, lays out the plans for cycling demand in the local area for the next few years. This plan then helps ensure a consistent approach to building a cycling and walking network. Locally, Derby, Derbyshire,… Continue reading A new low for Local Authority consultation

A few years have passed since Derby hosted the East Midlands Cycle Forum.
Cycle Chesterfield had picked up the baton to host a reinvigorated Cycle Forum.

We’re pleased to see that Derby City Council continue to expand their successful School Safe Haven project where parking and motor transport is restricted around schools at peak times to allow much safer access for pedestrians, cyclists and scooters. Derby has been leading locally but the success has now extended to Derbyshire where the first… Continue reading Cycle to School

As part of his degree at Nottingham Trent University Sam French, now a professional photographer, created a video touching on many of the topics around cycling in urban areas. This can be accessed from Youtube or below. The video features our own Jean Baird.