We want the new cycleway between Tynemouth and Whitley Bay to be made permanent because of the huge benefits to public health, the environment and road safety. Before the switch to one-way traffic and the dual cycle lane, both cyclists and pedestrians had to share a narrow pavement putting both at risk. Now the dual cycle lane is attracting thousands of cyclists, young and old, to this beautiful stretch of coastline, helping tourism and local business in the process. Along with other improvements to pedestrian space around North Tyneside, the scheme is particularly welcome at a time when Covid 19 highlights the need for healthy open spaces. In an era of air pollution, obesity and climate change, we urge North Tyneside Council to have the vision to back this as a permanent change.