Nottinghamshire County Councillors have today (9 February) agreed to consult with local people on potential cycle route improvements along the A453, A6005 and A612.

The consultation will be funded as part of the money awarded to Nottingham City Council as part of the Government’s Transforming Cities Fund.

Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Chairman of the Transport Environment Committee said: “We’re really keen to understand resident’s views on proposals to improve some of the strategic cycle routes in the County.

“The County Council is wholly committed to delivering the local and national priorities around local transport but at the same time we want to make sure all stakeholders are listened to and that the feedback is used to inform and develop any plans.”

The Transforming Cities fund which was announced in March 2020 awarded both Nottingham and Derby City’s £161m of grant funding to deliver a range of measures.  The County Council was not eligible to bid for this funding, however, the improvements that Nottingham City want to make includes work which will fall within the county and as a result will benefit County residents too.

Councillor Clarke added: “We’re keen to work with the City Council and once we have consulted on the proposals, we will be working together to share our information.  The results and options will then be shared at a future committee meeting to determine which schemes will be developed further”

Further information on how to get involved in the consultation and dates will be publicised shortly.

Councillor Clarke concluded: “Whilst I am commenting on cycle improvements, I am pleased to confirm that there will also be a further consultation on the proposed Dovecote Lane in Beeston Active Travel Fund scheme after the Department for Transport extended the time the County Council had to deliver this project.  This will take place later this month”