Notice of Motion – Rule 12

Councillor Budzynski will move that: Whilst the council encourages and indeed promotes the use of bicycles around our Borough, including our urban areas. There has, unfortunately been a number of "near misses" with pedestrians within Andover town centre. The hazard to town centre patrons is clear - and a number of elderly residents have raised concerns regarding this dangerous and inconsiderate practice involving a small minority of cyclists. This Council, therefore, commits to: 1. Use the forthcoming public realm strategy work to proactively address this issue, making it easier to cycle into Andover town, whilst improving safety for pedestrians. 2. Investigate any changes that are required to signage and markings to highlight that riding bicycles in these areas is a criminal act and can lead to a fixed penalty fine. 3. Write to the BID Rangers and Hampshire Constabulary urging them to exercise their respective powers to deal with any incidents of anti-social cycling. Councillor Matthews will second the motion.