The West Northamptonshire Council cabinet has officially approved a new ten-year plan to improve walking and cycling routes across Northampton, Northamptonshire. This strategic framework, approved on 16 March 2026, aims to create a safer and more accessible network for people who walk, cycle, or use mobility aids.
The Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) focuses on building new cycle lanes, adding pedestrian crossings, and creating active travel routes that link residential areas directly to schools, parks, and town centre amenities. By making these changes, the council hopes to make it easier for residents to leave their cars at home for short local journeys and choose healthier ways to get around the community.
Local residents and community groups helped shape the priority routes through consultations held between August and October 2025 to ensure the upgrades meet the specific needs of the town. This project follows similar schemes already adopted by the council in other nearby areas such as Brackley, Daventry, and Towcester in April 2025.
Cllr Richard Butler, the cabinet member for highways and transport, stated that the plan provides a clear and practical way to deliver the safer and more attractive routes requested by the public. The council will use the framework to guide investment and construction over the next decade, focusing on better connectivity between neighbourhoods and local amenities.
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