Central Bedfordshire Council, Biggleswade Town Council and Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) are working together to create a vision for a ‘Green Wheel’ around Biggleswade.
The ‘Green Wheel’ concept was presented at the Biggleswade Town Annual meeting on Tuesday, 22 May. It will circuit the town, providing a ‘circular’ green corridor for Biggleswade residents to enjoy - encouraging walking and cycling both around and in and out of the town.
The local community will be invited to comment on the draft plans over the summer and, if adopted by Central Bedfordshire Council and Biggleswade Town Council in the autumn, will provide new green spaces and biodiversity for the town to enjoy.
Providing links to other routes such as the Kingfisher Way long distance walk, the Great North Cycleway, local businesses and tourist attractions, delivery of the Green Wheel would be funded by grant funding schemes and developer contributions.
Cllr Brian Spurr, Executive Member for Sustainable Communities, said: “We hope that the local community really get behind this scheme which will provide fantastic spaces for everyone to enjoy all around Biggleswade. Local residents and businesses will be able to give their views on draft plans during the public consultation over the summer and we look forward to hearing what they have to say.”
Cliff Andrews, Green Infrastructure Team Leader for BRCC, said: “Building on public consultation undertaken to produce the Biggleswade Green Infrastructure Plan in 2010, BRCC is very pleased to be a key partner in planning and delivering a 'Green Wheel' for Biggleswade. This exciting initiative will greatly enhance public access and informal recreation opportunities within a range of attractive settings around the town. We believe that the 'Green Wheel' can benefit the whole community, improving health and fitness and increasing enjoyment of the countryside around the town by people of all ages.”
Biggleswade Town Council stated that: “Successful land conservation in the 21st century needs to be proactive, less reactive and better integrated with efforts to manage growth and development. Green infrastructure planning works at national, regional and local levels and is an integral component, essential for building well designed and sustainable communities.”
Biggleswade Town Council stated that: “Successful land conservation in the 21st century needs to be proactive, less reactive and better integrated with efforts to manage growth and development. Green infrastructure planning works at national, regional and local levels and is an integral component, essential for building well designed and sustainable communities.”
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