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Planning application to check later

This doesn't appear on #Cyclescape yet, but there's also no consultation deadline date yet, so maybe I should check back in a week.

The design and access statement claims compliance with Chapter 9 but I don't think it does really. It maybe does the bare minimum to avoid the highway safety reason for refusal in that chapter, but I'm not even sure about that because the access is shared with a warehouse.

Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed residential development of upto 15 dwellings - W J Brighty & Son Ltd St Peters Road #Upwell Wisbech Norfolk PE14 9EN online.west-norfolk.gov.uk/onl…

Ref. No: #2600580OM | Received date: Tue 31 Mar 2026 | Status: Pending Consideration | Case Type: #PlanningApplication #WestNorfolk #KLWNBUG

26/00580/OM | Outline application with some matters reserved for proposed residential development of upto 15 dwellings | W J Brighty

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NEW: The Highway Lobby spend MILLIONS buying car dependency to make sure all of us have to spend BILLIONS. #UrbanTruth

They’ve “been shaping transportation policy conversations for decades in its interests.”

Via the Union of Concerned Scientists. Poster by our Urban Truth Collective.
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The Highway Lobby Spends Millions to Make Sure We Pay Billions

Our car-dependent transportation system is no accident.
Kevin X. Shen (The Equation)
#urbantruth

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Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn

!KLWNBUG General Chat west-norfolk.gov.uk/news/artic…

second public consultation from Monday 11 May to Monday 8 June 2026 on the Vision King's Lynn website. People are also invited to speak with the project team at drop-in events.

Consultation: Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn

Consultation: Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn - Consultation: Have your say to finalise masterplan for King’s Lynn
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@KLWNBUG General Chat should ask for cycling crossings, not only pedestrian.

"Work to start this month on new traffic lights at busy town junction

Norfolk County Council’s Highways department plans to start work at Lynn’s Blackfriars Road/Coburg Street junction on Sunday, May 24 after 6pm."

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#cycling

#cycling @KLWNBUG General Chat

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Fakenham Sports Centre

!KLWNBUG General Chat need to check cycle access. Cycle parking should be OK as it's even shown on the artists image and looks compliant at first glance.

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New 3G pitch plans for town sports centre take massive step forward

The planning application for the facility at Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre has been submitted.

It forms part of an £11m revamp of the site, with construction of a new swimming pool currently under way.

The proposals also include perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, a storage container, floodlights and an access footpath.

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Obesity is not just personal decisions

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Emeritus Prof Christopher May

2026-05-06 05:16:37

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Olivia Palmer argues 'obesity' is a word that gets in the way of public health policy:

'The real barriers [to good health] are a food system engineered for overconsumption, a built environment designed for sedentary living, a commercial ecosystem that profits from both the problem & the proposed solution, and a political economy that makes structural reform expensive and individual blame cheap'.

Rather 'obesity' policy still focusses on blaming individuals!

#health
oliviapalmerhealth.substack.co…


Obesity* prevention isn't failing. It's working exactly as intended

The uncomfortable truth about whose behaviour we are, and aren't, trying to change
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Olivia Palmer argues 'obesity' is a word that gets in the way of public health policy:

'The real barriers [to good health] are a food system engineered for overconsumption, a built environment designed for sedentary living, a commercial ecosystem that profits from both the problem & the proposed solution, and a political economy that makes structural reform expensive and individual blame cheap'.

Rather 'obesity' policy still focusses on blaming individuals!

#health
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Obesity* prevention isn't failing. It's working exactly as intended

The uncomfortable truth about whose behaviour we are, and aren't, trying to change
Olivia Palmer
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New 3G pitch plans for town sports centre take massive step forward

The planning application for the facility at Fakenham Sports and Fitness Centre has been submitted.

It forms part of an £11m revamp of the site, with construction of a new swimming pool currently under way.

The proposals also include perimeter fencing, hardstanding areas, a storage container, floodlights and an access footpath.

edp24.co.uk/news/25949622.3g-p…

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'Can we see the cows?' - dad and daughter bike ride videos melt hearts online
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dl8r1rv7qo?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub

Posted into Top Stories @top-stories-BBCNews

Dad captures heart-warming bike ride with daughter in viral video

A toddler has been melting hearts talking excitedly about cows with her dad in her Welsh accent.
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Our season of social rides got off to a fine start today as we headed out to Ketteringham and Hethersett.

On the way there we took in the massive roadworks at the A47 Thickthorn junction from the top of the old footbridge.

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It's just like the connector to Wordpress, to Tumblr or Twitter. Without a WordPress account, a Tumblr account or Twitter account these connectors don't work, because they connect a third party system with Friendica.

BTW: You don't need Bluesky to be active in the so called "Atmosphere". You can also have got an account from Eurosky or Blacksky. or possibly you have installed your own PDS.

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World Public #Transport Day on 17 April marks inaugural global campaign with more than 200 organisations taking part. Activities range from special transport services, wrapped buses, station advertising and social media campaigns #infrastructure launches such as bridges or bus routes.

A campaign website and toolkit provide logos, visuals, a manifesto film and guidance on participation, enabling organisations to run anything from online posts to public events.

Participants are invited to share plans and submit impact data, images and videos to help measure global reach, with selected content featured in a global wrap-up video.

UITP will support the day with a members’ webinar on 23 April, online training, a regional Asia-Pacific livestream, an updated toolkit, a Spotify playlist and 24-hour social media monitoring using #WorldPublicTransportDay.

The initiative highlights importance of public transport worldwide and encourages global participation on 17 April.
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Celebrate World Public Transport Day on 17 April - UITP

The campaign and website are available. Join us for the celebration of World Public Transport Day on 17 April.
UITP
#transport #infrastructure #worldpublictransportday

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Active travel and health campaigners are underrated heroes, says a London transport commissioner. A nice reminder and encouragement of what we do, even though it feels ineffective so much of the time. It has an effect. It's just not always immediately visible.

Streets Ahead: The Road to Vision Zero in London, with Will Norman

Episode webpage: shows.acast.com/streets-ahead/…

Media file: sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/5e8e…

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April Bulletin


 Space for Cycling, 2026 County Council Elections: Every child should be able to cycle safely to school. Every family should be able to cycle safely to the park or pool. Everyone should be able to cycle safely to the high street. This is what you get when there is a safe, connected cycle network. It will mean everyone – women, children, elderly people – will feel comfortable to ride from A to B. With local elections coming on 7th May, we want every candidate to commit to enabling just […]

Space for Cycling, 2026 County Council Elections:

Every child should be able to cycle safely to school. Every family should be able to cycle safely

to the park or pool. Everyone should be able to cycle safely to the high street. This is what you

get when there is a safe, connected cycle network. It will mean everyone – women, children, elderly people – will feel comfortable to ride from A to B.

With local elections coming on 7th May, we want every candidate to commit to enabling just that.

The request is simple. Ask any candidate who contacts you: what will you do to get the primary

cycle network in the Local Cycling and Walking Implementation Plans completed by 2030?

Then please let us know their reply by emailing bug@klwnbug.co.uk

Also, if you can, please send in copies of their leaflets to the community interest website at electionleaflets.org/

To find out more about this campaign and which candidates have answered already, go to www.klwnbug.co.uk/space4cycling/

Vicky’s Pedal and Chat rides every Tuesday evening Lynnsport 6.30pm. Short sociable rides in and around town. Lights essential.

Chat and plan meeting on second Thursday of the month Ferry Lane 7.45 for 8pm. See: www.KWLNBUG.co.ukfor details of current campaigns and comments on development places.

DayRide Sunday 5th April 10.00amLynnsport A ride to Wisbech in search of a café. About 40 miles.

Chat and Plan Social meeting Thursday 9th April 7.45 for 8pm at Ferry Lane www.KWLNBUG.co.ukfor details of current campaigns and comments on development places.

DayRide Sunday 12th April 10.00amLynnsport A ride to The Lifeboat Café, Old Hunstanton. About 40 miles.

DayRide Sunday 19th April 10.00amLynnsport A ride to The Apple Café at West Acre Gardens. About 33 miles.

Day Ride Sunday 26th April 10.00am Lynnsport A ride to Fork Handles café, Stow Hall, Stow Bardolph. About 30 miles.

If you have any queries or ride suggestions, please get in touch with Pete on 07525181784,email: peteayton@gmail.com Trev 07453303379 email: cobblerriches37@gmail.com Sarah:bownray@tutamail.com Don’t forget our website: www.klwnbug.co.uk If you would like to add something, please let Trev or MJ know. Facebook: www.facebook.com/klwnbug or www.facebook.com/groups/klwnbugsters Twitter: twitter.com/KLWNBikeUsers

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