Focus of work
Colchester Cycling Campaign is determined to make cycling in Colchester safer and more convenient. With over 250 members and supporters, it represents the interests of cyclists in Colchester and lobbies for improvements in cycling infrastructure and for action to make the roads of Colchester safer for everyone.
Impact
Funding from the Foundation for Integrated Transport has helped with campaign activities, including:
Issuing a monthly newsletter to 250+ members and supporters.
Operating a social media presence including on Facebook, X, Bluesky and YouTube.
Opposing unfair fines levied on cyclists under the council’s PSPO order.
Commenting on dozens of planning applications and getting improvements made.
Speaking at council meetings to lobby councillors to reduce road danger.
Supporting the creation of an independent Kidical Mass group in Colchester.
Supporting the creation of an independent 20’s Plenty for Colchester group.
Lobbying Essex Police to be more proactive about acting on careless and dangerous driving via its Extra Eyes function.
Lobbying Essex County Council to improve cycling infrastructure in Colchester.