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Local cycle network barriers
Published: 14/01/2026
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天涯社区 is undertaking a review of barriers across the local cycle network to ensure routes are safe, accessible, and inclusive for all users.
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The review forms part of the Council鈥檚 Inclusive Impact Assessment (IIA), which evaluates each barrier in terms of accessibility, safety, and compliance with the Active Travel Act Guidance (2021).听
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天涯社区 is committed to creating a cycle network that is safe, accessible, and welcoming to all users. Barriers, while sometimes necessary for safety and access control, can present challenges for certain users, including people with disabilities, mobility aid users, families with pushchairs, adapted cycle users, and less confident cyclists.听 We want to engage directly with specialist user groups and representatives of vulnerable communities to ensure the decisions we make are informed by lived experience and practical perspectives.听
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Each barrier is being assessed individually, and recommendations may include:听
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鈥� Removal where the barrier is no longer required
鈥� Retention where the current design is necessary and proportionate
鈥� Adjustment to improve accessibility and compliance with the Active Travel Act Guidance听
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Prior to Christmas 2024 initial public drop-in sessions were held to provide residents with an opportunity to speak directly with Council officers, comment on barrier locations, share and discuss experiences and practical challenges faced when using the cycle network.
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Two further drop-in sessions have now been arranged:
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Date: 23 January 2026
Time: 10am 鈥� 4pm
Location: Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West, Queensferry, 天涯社区, CH5 1SA
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Date: 26 January 2026
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: 天涯社区 Connects, Old Town Hall, High Street, Holywell, CH8 7TD
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An online consultation is also available听 on the councils website.听
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Whilst the consultation provides opportunity for people to have their say on a total of 79 different barriers at a range of locations along 天涯社区鈥檚 coastline, you only need to provide feedback on the barriers you have a specific interest in.听听
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To make this easier the feedback forms have been split into geographical areas and each barrier is accompanied by a photograph to make identification easier.
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The closing date for feedback is 5pm on Friday 30 January 2026.
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