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Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Wales Online
Bike lockers to appear all over Cardiff in bid to deal with thefts
Bike lockers to appear all over Cardiff in bid to deal with thefts There will be 100 secure lockers across the city within a year More will be installed as part of a 5-year programme (Image: John Myers ) New secure cycle parking will be introduced in Cardiff this month after bike theft and damage to bikes across the city. The units will be installed near Cardiff Castle next week allowing the public to safely park their bike whilst visiting the city centre. On Wednesday, July 16 the first six secure cycling parking units will be installed with the other 24 units being placed around the city centre throughout the first month of the scheme, funded by the Active Travel Fund, One Planet Cardiff and the Local Places for Nature Programme. Over the next five years more units will be installed across the capital's centre and local shopping areas including Cardiff Bay, Cathays, Roath, Llanishen and Heath.. To enhance the biodiversity within the city centre the first units will include a living roof, providing more greenery to the area. Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here The initial lockers will have live roofs (Image: Cardiff Council ) They will also be battery-powered therefore they will not need to be connected to electricity and will reduce the cost of instillation. Article continues below With nearly 80% of people in Cardiff saying they would pay for the units, cyclists will be able to be book and pay for their locker via an online app in advance, for between £1 and £1.50 a day. With bike theft being an issue in Cardff, the council have worked alongside South Wales Police to ensure that the new lockers are safe and cannot be misused. Cllr Dan De'Ath cabinet member for climate change, strategic planning and transport said: "The council is committed to improving the facilities for cyclists as we are fully aware there are issues with bike theft and damage to bikes in Cardiff. "This is why we are developing a 5-year programme which could see a variety of different secure cycling solutions delivered at key locations across the city. "Although we initially hoped to provide these services for free, after engaging local cycling groups and the public - nearly 80% of whom were happy paying a small fee in exchange for a more efficient scheme, we found that a modest charge makes the scheme financially sustainable, so it can continue to expand into district shopping centres in areas like Cardiff Bay, Cathays, Roath, Llanishen and Heath. "By offering secure and reliable solutions for cyclists, we hope more people will dust off their bikes in their garage and start cycling again, confident that their bike will be safe when parked." Another 30 secure cycling units will installed by Christmas with a total of 100 units installed in the first year. The contract for the 5-year programme is expected to be appointed later this summer. It could include a variety of different chargeable solutions such as hangars, stands or further lockers, while retaining the current free steel stands for free cycle parking. Article continues below As part of a separate scheme, Cardiff Council will also be piloting secure cycle hangers in residential areas with a consultation taking place in the coming weeks to determine the areas.
BBC News
06-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Calderdale canal paths to be made fully accessible
More than £2.5m is to be spent on improvements to walking and cycling routes, including canal paths, bridges and zebra work includes making the stretch of the Rochdale Canal between Todmorden and Luddendenfoot fully accessible for the first councillor Scott Patient, cabinet member for climate action and housing, said work on the route had already made a "big difference" for people travelling along the said: "The route is really popular with people enjoying activities such as walking, jogging and cycling and this funding will allow more people to safely enjoy this part of the canal." He added: "When the weirs are in use, the water can be high, which is hazardous. "The improvements will support safer journeys and allow access for cyclists or those using wheelchairs or pushchairs."The plans will make the roughly 12-mile stretch of towpath from Luddendenfoot to Walsden fully accessible for the first time in its history, with step-free access opening up opportunities for all."The plans were based on feedback collected for improvements to Kilnhurst Weir in 2023, and include input from local disability Council was granted £700,000 for the work from the government's Active Travel Fund and £1.85m from the Consolidated Active Travel Fund, via the West Yorkshire Combined £400,000 of the grant will be used to support work in partnership with the Canal and River Trust to improve access across the seven weirs on the Rochdale Canal, which will begin later this bridge decks will be created at each weir, improving accessibility and making the area improvements include renewing zebra crossings at schools and signage upgrades in Brighouse and improvements are planned for the towpath between Todmorden and Walsden as part of the Active Todmorden project, funding for which came from the Todmorden Town Deal. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Wales Online
09-06-2025
- Wales Online
Lost railway line next to the River Dee to be transformed
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Work is getting underway on transforming part of a lost railway line in North Wales. The Ruabon - Barmouth line opened in the 1860s and for almost a century transported goods and passengers across North Wales. But it was earmarked for closure in 1965 and closed a short time ahead of that in December 1964 due to flood damage. Since then a section has reopened as a heritage line from Llangollen to Corwen but in other areas the tracks were lifted and never returned. One such section lies between Corwen and Cynwyd. But work is now getting back underway to transform this former line into an active travel route. Work did start last year but had to be halted. The project is part of investment secured from the last UK Government. Further funding was secured from the Welsh Government's Active Travel Fund, which is in place to reduce the number of short everyday journeys that are undertaken in motor vehicles and to increase levels of active travel. The project involves upgrading sections of the former railway line that runs adjacent to the B4401, into a shared use walking and cycling route. It also includes the introduction of a new tarmac surface that will ensure the route is accessible throughout the year and the installation of a new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing of the A5 near its junction with the B4401. Access to the former railway line, for construction, will now be through the adopted highway in Cynwyd, and the footpath will be closed along the old railway line during the construction phase, with signage and traffic management put in place. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone Two-way signals will be placed on the carriageway near to Pont Dyfrdwy over the river Dee for the start of the works and will be reviewed as the project progresses. Following a delay in progress the works undertaken by Cyf will now begin in June and will last approximately 30 weeks. Councillor Jason McLellan, Denbighshire council leader and lead member for economic growth and tackling deprivation, said: 'The introduction of a new active travel route is a welcoming addition to Corwen and Cynwyd. These works will not only improve the accessibility of the site for users but also preserve the environmental and ecological importance of the route. This was fundamental during the designs process and has resulted in favouring environmentally friendly methods, such as the use of non-dig construction to complete the project. 'I'd like to thank Councillors Alan Hughes and Gwyneth Ellis, for their continued support in enabling us to work collaboratively with the community, to provide a project that will benefit everyone in the near future. We understand that this is a popular route and appreciate our resident's patience during this period.' Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox
North Wales Live
09-06-2025
- North Wales Live
Lost railway line next to the River Dee to be transformed
Work is getting underway on transforming part of a lost railway line in North Wales. The Ruabon - Barmouth line opened in the 1860s and for almost a century transported goods and passengers across North Wales. But it was earmarked for closure in 1965 and closed a short time ahead of that in December 1964 due to flood damage. Since then a section has reopened as a heritage line from Llangollen to Corwen but in other areas the tracks were lifted and never returned. One such section lies between Corwen and Cynwyd. But work is now getting back underway to transform this former line into an active travel route. Work did start last year but had to be halted. The project is part of investment secured from the last UK Government. Further funding was secured from the Welsh Government's Active Travel Fund, which is in place to reduce the number of short everyday journeys that are undertaken in motor vehicles and to increase levels of active travel. The project involves upgrading sections of the former railway line that runs adjacent to the B4401, into a shared use walking and cycling route. It also includes the introduction of a new tarmac surface that will ensure the route is accessible throughout the year and the installation of a new uncontrolled pedestrian crossing of the A5 near its junction with the B4401. Access to the former railway line, for construction, will now be through the adopted highway in Cynwyd, and the footpath will be closed along the old railway line during the construction phase, with signage and traffic management put in place. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone Two-way signals will be placed on the carriageway near to Pont Dyfrdwy over the river Dee for the start of the works and will be reviewed as the project progresses. Following a delay in progress the works undertaken by Cyf will now begin in June and will last approximately 30 weeks. Councillor Jason McLellan, Denbighshire council leader and lead member for economic growth and tackling deprivation, said: 'The introduction of a new active travel route is a welcoming addition to Corwen and Cynwyd. These works will not only improve the accessibility of the site for users but also preserve the environmental and ecological importance of the route. This was fundamental during the designs process and has resulted in favouring environmentally friendly methods, such as the use of non-dig construction to complete the project. 'I'd like to thank Councillors Alan Hughes and Gwyneth Ellis, for their continued support in enabling us to work collaboratively with the community, to provide a project that will benefit everyone in the near future. We understand that this is a popular route and appreciate our resident's patience during this period.'
Leader Live
08-06-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Free bike health checks to take place in Wrexham next week
The event allows anyone to bring their bike to the rear car park at Plas Gororau in Wrexham Technology Park on June 10 for a free Bike Doctor session. This will run between 7.45am and 5.30pm. A team from The Mobile Bike Mechanics will carry out safety checks, perform minor repairs, and offer advice on any major work needed. The initiative is part of Bike Week, which runs from June 9 to June 15. It is funded by the Welsh Government's Active Travel Fund, through Wrexham County Borough Council, and organised by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Senior health improvement practitioner, Robin Ranson, said: "We hope this opportunity will help more people in Wrexham to get on their bikes – whether travelling to and from work, or cycling outside of work time – and to reap the health and wellbeing benefits of getting active and moving more." READ MORE: Lucky Flintshire street named People's Postcode Lottery winner TODAY A health board report published in December urged greater efforts to support people in becoming more active, more frequently. As a signatory of the North Wales Healthy Travel Charter, Wrexham Council has pledged to promote cycling and other healthier travel options. Members of the health board's Public Health Dietetics and Health Improvement teams will also be present at the event to offer lifestyle and wellbeing advice.
