Flintshire Council launches review of cycle network barriers
Flintshire County Council has begun a review of barriers across the local cycle network to ensure routes are safe, accessible and inclusive for all users.
The review forms part of the Council’s Inclusive Impact Assessment, which looks at each barrier in terms of accessibility, safety and compliance with the Active Travel Act Guidance (2021).
Each barrier is being assessed individually, and recommendations may include removal, retention or adjustment to improve accessibility and compliance.
A series of public drop-in sessions will take place to allow residents to meet Council officers, share experiences and discuss practical challenges faced when using the network.
The sessions will be held on:
• Friday 28 November 2025, 10am–5pm, Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West, Queensferry
• Tuesday 2 December 2025, 10am–5pm, Jade Jones Pavilion, Earl Street, Flint
• Thursday 4 December 2025, 4pm–8pm, Deeside Leisure Centre, Chester Road West, Queensferry
Further sessions may be arranged if demand is high. An online consultation will also open before Christmas and run into the new year, with details shared on the council’s website, social media and in local media.
Cabinet Member for Waste and Transportation, Councillor Glyn Banks, said:
“Flintshire County Council is committed to creating a cycle network that is safe, accessible, and welcoming to all users. Barriers, while sometimes necessary for safety and access control, can present challenges for certain users, including people with disabilities, mobility aid users, families with pushchairs, adapted cycle users, and less confident cyclists.
We want to engage directly with specialist user groups and representatives of vulnerable communities to ensure the decisions we make are informed by lived experience and practical perspectives and I would encourage as many people as possible to get involved and have their say.”
Residents can email [email protected] or call 01352 701234 for more information.
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