This is a second of a series of articles on the Ludlow Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). It looks at some of the principles on which LCWIP is based and the constraints that limit its scope. The LCWIP describes Ludlow as being “relatively flat”. Those walking up Sheet Road or Dinham might not […]
Category: Transport
Shropshire Council Liberal Democrats call for dedicated active travel budget
The Shropshire Liberal Democrat group on Shropshire Council has submitted a motion to the next meeting of Shropshire Council calling on the council to express its concern over national funding cuts for walking and cycling. The group also wants the council to agree in principle allocating a dedicated budget for active travel from 2024. Andy […]
I’m embarrassed by Shrewsbury Bus Station – it lets our county down
Shrewsbury Bus Station is a disgrace. I am embarrassed to use it. I don’t feel comfortable with using it. Yet, it is the bus hub for our county. It is one of the main gateways into Shrewsbury and Shropshire for those travelling by public transport. New bus hubs and interchanges have been developed around the […]
I would like to hear your experiences of using pavements in Ludlow and Shropshire
We have seen it so many times around Ludlow. A pedestrian lying on the pavement. A worried group huddled around. A dash to charity shop to grab blankets and coats to keep the victim warm while they wait, often for a long time, for the ambulance. Not all falls are a result of tripping on […]
Bus services in Ludlow and Shropshire saved – for now
Shropshire Council has stepped in to extend its financial support for twelve bus services that were under threat after March, saving them from closure. These include the Ludlow 701 town service, the 435 between Ludlow and Shrewsbury and the 552 between Bishop’s Castle and Shrewsbury. The extra support from the council comes after it failed […]