LCC: Improvements to East Lancashire Cycleway planned

LCC are making plans for cycleway improvements in East Lancashire. £2.6 million has been allocated (subject to final confirmation) from the Growth Fund, together with £3.29 million from Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council, over a programme timescale of 5 years.

Hyndburn is very well represented with proposed projects at Huncoat Greenway costing approximately £286,500 and Woodnook Greenway which will upgrade existing tracks southwards to connect with the rest of the National Cycle Network - a share of £2,413,000 for the sections within Hyndburn.

It is also hoped that there will be further ongoing cycleway activities in addition to these and representatives from Hyndburn Borough Council have flagged up a number of other key opportunities around Hyndburn.

LCC will be arranging opportunities for consultation and input on local ideas as the programme develops.