Announcement from Cam Conservancy:

https://www.camconservancy.org/public-announcement

Tree management Programme 2023/24​ A recent tree survey has identified  the necessity for pruning and in some cases felling dangerous trees to ensure the safety of those using the Halingway.A ‘TTRO’ Temporary Traffic Regulation Order has been approved to temporarily close sections of the Halingway/towpath (Chesterton to Clayhithe) between 1 November until 31 March 2024.​

• There will be some temporary closures, of sections of the Halingway, for a few hours to deal with individual trees that present more pressing issues.
• Closures of longer duration between Baitsbite Lock to Grassy Corner , within the above dates, will be necessary to manage larger sections.
• All closures will be between the hours on 0900hrs-1700hrs, Monday to Friday
• Arrangements have been made to suspend closures for official rowing events.
• Scheduled closures will be updated regularly on the website diary. 

 The Conservancy appreciates this may cause some temporary inconvenience, however these works are necessary and have been planned to ensure the safety of those who  use the Halingway and the staff carrying out the works.​

Starter; instructions for who to report overhanging or overgrown vegetation which is obstructing a cycle or footpath.  Place for people to discuss specific examples as they seem to currently be spread out all over Cyclescape so hard to find.

A project from Greater Cambridge Shared Planning to inform urban design.

Cambridge City Council has launched its Environmental Improvement Programme (EIP) for 2024, which gives residents the opportunity to identify where they would like the council to fund small-scale improvements to the city’s streets and open spaces.

Cambridge residents are invited to put forward their ideas for the EIP through the council's online consultation platform. A total of £170,000 is available to be allocated to the proposed projects – up to £5,000 is available for local projects unless they are strongly supported in which case up to £10,000 could be made available. Up to £20,000 is available for projects that will enhance larger areas of the city.

https://applications.greatercambridgeplanning.org/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage

It is important that we engage with the candidates at each election, scrutinise their views, and press for commitments to active travel and sustainable transport.

Temporary fencing, for no apparent purpose, that then becomes a hazard as it falls over or degrades.

Plaza adjacent to proposed primary school on key phase 1

Waterbeach Barracks Key Phase 1 Primary School Plaza Denny End Road Waterbeach Cambridgeshire CB25 9PA

South Cambridgeshire

Application reference : 23/00872/REM

I haven't spotted whatever it is that is supposed to provide "access for picking up and dropping off pupils".   There seems to be a 5-Sheffield toastrack ("exact product TBC") on what looks like the 'drive' (next to 'He' which means heritage surface coarse asphalt).  I do not see anything that would encourage use of Bakfiets etc.

Image is a crop from LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN 

I have noticed that especially since the congestion charge there has been a lot of aggression towards Camcycle in social media comments. Notably on Facebook, Nextdoor, etc. I am aware that angry aggressive people have always been on the internet but I do feel the level has increased since congestion charge notoriety, with many people's opinions degenerating into conspiracy theories about Camcycle and the council.

I do worry about the effect this can have on increasing "us vs them" mentality and increasing aggressive behaviour towards cyclists on the road.

22/05108/SCRE | EIA screening opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 for the proposed development to provide up to 12,442 sqm of employment floorspace in a building up to 34 metres in height with associated car parking, cycle parking and landscaping. | Vitrum Building St Johns Innovation Park Cowley Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 0WS