Good Evening,

I have a significant update in relation to my campaign for a protected cycle lane on the old stretch of the Bay Gateway.

As you will be aware, over the course of this month, I have been asking locals to complete Lancashire County Council’s cycling and walking survey and highlight the need for a protected cycle lane on the Bay Gateway.

It isn’t very often I am lost for words, but after learning how many people responded to the survey, I am left speechless and simply cannot express how grateful I am.

Overall, 3,631 people across Lancashire responded to the survey with 1,226 responses from the District of Lancaster - roughly a third of all responses - by far and away the highest District total of all 13 (12 plus Blackpool).

This is a significant step in the right direction and I really hope it sends a clear message to Lancashire County Council that a protected cycle lane is needed on the old stretch of the Bay Gateway.

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart to all those in this group who completed the survey and shared it within their networks.

I really do love the Lancaster community and appreciate each and every one of you.

I will keep you all updated in terms of the next stage, but after seeing how many people responded, I am really hopeful we will succeed.

On behalf of my family, thank you.

Josh