News stories – June 2020
Cycling and walking updates
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July
Chris Boardman’s speech from the APPGCW webinar
We all know that using bikes to get around is a good thing. We know it drops pollution, improves health, it’s cheap, it’s space efficient, it’s quiet, it enhances our society like no other form of transport bar walking. But in my opinion, right now,
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15
June
A manifesto for walking and cycling
APPGCW - a manifesto for cycling and walking
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10
February
Teresa May calls for reforms for sentencing for dangerous drivers
In the Queens Speech Debate, Teresa May makes a powerful intervention calling for reforms for sentencing for dangerous drivers
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17
October
Grant Shapps on cycling at the Transport Select Committee, 16 Oct 2019
The Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps is asked questions from Ruth Cadbury about funding for cycling
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16
October
Video from the 2019 Parliamentary Bike Ride – presented by Laura Laker
Laura Laker interviews the new Minister for Cycling, Michael Ellis and other MPs
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19
June
Cycling and the Workplace meeting
The speakers for this meeting were from British Cycling, HSBC, University of Glasgow, Cycling UK and Love to Ride
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13
June
Funding for Cycling meeting
This meeting delved into the detail of how cycling is being funded, and what more should be done
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13
June
Photos from the 2019 Parliamentary Bike Ride
This was the first public appearance for Michael Ellis the new Minister for Cycling
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13
June
All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group Monthly Newsletter – April 2019
Investment and Funding - proposed Manchester spend of £137 million on cycling and walking, A total of 18 new cycling and walking schemes, totalling £137 million, will be considered by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), as part of Greater Manchester’s Bee Network. This represents the single biggest investment
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08
May
Meeting about reducing cycle theft
A fascinating meeting looking at the current state and true cost of cycle theft in the UK
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03
April
Meeting with Public Health England
Public Health England presented their latest findings on the links between cycling and health. Dr. James Woodcock and Dr. Michael Brannan spoke at the meeting in Committee Room 14 of the House of Commons.
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01
March
Meeting with Chris Boardman and Will Norman – presentation slides
There was standing room only to hear the cycling commissioners of London and Manchester update the APPCG on their latest plans to create world class cycling cities
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06
February
DfT’s Cycling and Walking Action Plan – APPCG comment
Andrew Selous MP: "This is a step in the right direction and it is essential that we get cross-departmental support for these initiatives as we must improve the conditions on our roads if we are to see more people using bikes for everyday journeys”
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01
February
Ruth Cadbury’s speech in the Road Safety debate, 16th October 2018
Really powerful speech from our Co-Chair Ruth Cadbury in a Road Safety Debate in the House of Commons
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01
February