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12th February 2025  
   
Council Launches Public Engagement on Active Travel

 

  
   
  Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is inviting residents, businesses, and visitors to share their views on the future of walking, wheeling, and cycling in the district through a newly launched public engagement initiative.

 

Through UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF), the Council is developing an “Approach to Active Travel” document. This plan will outline opportunities to enhance walking and cycling routes, reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support healthier, more sustainable travel choices.

 

Executive Councillor for Economy, Regeneration and Housing, Cllr Sam Wakeford, said: “Active travel is a key part of creating a healthier, greener, and more connected Huntingdonshire. By improving our walking, cycling, and wheeling routes, we can make it easier and safer for people to choose sustainable travel options—whether for commuting, school runs, or leisure. This engagement is a fantastic opportunity for residents to have their voices heard and shape the future of our active travel network.”

 

How to Get Involved

 

Residents can participate in two ways:

  1. Complete the online survey – Open until 16th March 2025, this survey will collect feedback on existing active travel routes and ideas for improvement.
  2. Attend an in-person engagement event – Speak with the Council directly at one of the scheduled events across Huntingdonshire.

 

In-Person Engagement Events

 

24th February

  • St Ives, Market Hill – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Somersham, The Cross – 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
  • Fenstanton, School Lane – 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

25th February

  • Ramsey Town Council, Great Whyte – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Little Paxton, High Street (Meeting Room) – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

26th February

  • Huntingdon, High Street – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Godmanchester, Queen Elizabeth School – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Grafham, Village Hall – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

27th February

  • St Neots, Market Square – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Alconbury Weald, The Boulevard – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
  • Buckden Village Hall, Burberry Road – 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

28th February

  • Yaxley, Queenspark Hall, Daimler Avenue – 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Sawtry, The Old School Hall, Green End – 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

1st March

  • Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Visitor Centre – 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
  • St Ives, Farmers Market, Sheep Market – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
  • St Neots, Priory Centre, New Street – 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

Huntingdonshire District Council aims to create a well-connected, accessible, and sustainable active travel network that benefits residents, businesses, and visitors. The feedback gathered from this engagement will help shape future priorities and ensure the improvements meet the needs of local communities.

 

The online engagement is now live, and the survey will remain open until 16th March 2025.

To participate, visit Project: Approach to Active Travel in Huntingdonshire | Ethos Consultants or attend one of the in-person engagement events.

 
   
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Media Contacts: Molly Ward, Communications Executive. Tel: 01480 388421| 07780955006

Email Molly.Ward@huntingdonshire.gov.uk