West Berkshire Council is consulting on its draft refresh of its vision for the future of Newbury Town Centre. This makes a number of references to cycling, including:

“Review walking and cycling routes into and within the town centre and making improvements where necessary such as filling in missing links.

1. Seek an appropriate location for a secure and sheltered cycle parking hub (with shower facilities) within Newbury Town Centre

2. Producing downloadable apps for easy cycle routes between the town and existing and new residential area such as Sandleford Park.

3. Securing improvements to the National Cycle Network Route 4 (NCN4) which runs along the canal towpath as a key route for cycling and walking.”

The consultation runs until 25 October 2013. Spokes will be making a formal response on the cycling elements and any other relevant sections. If you have any thoughts, then please get in touch.