2015

Boniface Trail Group

Here are 5 of our 15 things to do in 2015:

1)  Find out cycling plans for Wellparks development

2)  Join with Newton St Cyres working group and Crediton's Neighbourhood Plan

3)  Investigate sources of funding

4)  Set a school bike challenge

5)  To mark the start of the Tour de France, organise a Crediton Yellow Jersey bike ride

 


19th November 2015

Transport Group

This event is for anyone interested in transport issues to meet new members and develop a strategy for transport in Crediton and the surrounding area. One item of importance will be preparing a response to a likely planning application for Pedlerspool. Agenda Apologies - Kath and Mark Hearing ...


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31st October 2015

Co-Cars launches Co-Bikes

Co-Cars are going to launch e-bikes for hire early next year! One of the first hire-as-you-ride e-bike services in the country Through this innovative scheme, members will be able to hire ultra-cool, battery-assisted e-bikes by the hour, from dedicated hubs at/in Exeter St. Davids railway station ...


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30th September 2015

Volunteers needed!

Bob Lunnon and Laura Conyngham are part of and attend the Boniface Trail Association meetings which focus on a cycle/pedestrian route through Newton St Cyres. Most of the other group members live in Newton St Cyres and progress is thorough, both with landowners and in producing a questionnair ...


26th August 2015

Pedestrian Crossing

A pedestrian crossing is needed in Crediton near the Leisure Centre. Please sign Julie Clawson's petition on www.change.org and help Crediton Town Council to be firm with DCC who have plans to widen and straighten 'the kink' on Marsh Lane.

In working towards Crediton's Neighbourhood Plan and the likelihood that Crediton will have to accept new housing, especially on the north-east side of the town, the steering group have been trying to ensure that residents, both current and future, will ba able to travel to schools, shops and the town centre without causing further pollution.   A pedestrian crossing from the Leisure Centre to Hawkins Way is essential.


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28th May 2015

Boniface Trail Campaign

A few Boniface Trail campaigners are working with Steering Group Members from Newton St Cyres Parish Council , including willing landowners, towards an All Purpose foot and cycle path fhrough their village.  We are also pressing for walking and cycling infrastructure in Crediton through the Neighbourhood Plan.


31st March 2015

Losing the No 5 Exeter to Crediton Bus in the evening

 Number 5 buses   A victory for campaigners. -
 

Campaigners have been succesful in retaining the evening service of the 5 bus from Exeter to Crediton.  DCC have agreed to retain it, at least for the foreseable future.

Great news and shows how campaigning can he effective!


1st February 2015

Latest News from Devon County Council

The strategy from DCC called 'Cycling and All purpose trail network' includes 7 existing cycle routes but not Crediton's Boniface Trail. So we now need to lobby them to ensure that they are aware of and will include the Boniface Trail in any amendments to the Strategy. If you are in ...