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Cycling in the Holyrood Manifestos

What is promised for cycling in party manifestos for the May 5th Holyrood elections?? Read on…

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Bulletin 109: transport spending out of kilter

Without a major change of policy after May’s Holyrood election, the Scottish Government will fail to meet its praiseworthy and potentially achievable target for 10% of trips to be by bike in 2020…

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Bike storage may be needed after all!

Following submissions by Spokes and several individuals, the Scottish government has accepted that its proposed bronze/ silver/ gold standards for sustainable buildings may be too weak on bike storage and need reconsidered. Thank you if you made comments to the consultation!

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A90 path to QF and the North

Work has just started on phase 1 of this long-overdue route, vital for commuters, tourists and day-trippers…

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Spokes Holyrood Hustings 23 March

The Spokes Spring Public Meeting will be a hustings for the May 5th Holyrood elections – with an exciting line-up of speakers, and a new format to enable maximum testing of and engagement with each candidate!!

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Delivery of Public Services

Spokes has responded to the call for evidence by the Scottish Commission on the Future Delivery of Public Services…

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Manifestos and Budget – latest

Now is your final chance to influence party manifestos for the Holyrood elections on 5 May, and the Scottish budget for 2011-12, both of which will have a major impact on what happens to cycling conditions and promotion in the next few years …

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Contact MSPs!! – Spokesworker 30.12.10 [updated 19 Jan]

Several major decisions on future funding for cycling will be taken in the next few weeks. You can help!! – please contact your MSPs …

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Bike storage not needed in most houses? – respond by 24 Dec.

A Scottish Government consultation on ‘Sustainability Labelling’ would allow developers to gain bronze and silver awards for new flats and houses with no bike storage…

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Spokes 2011/12 budget submission

Spokes has submitted a response to the draft Scottish budget. Now we need your help in contacting your MSPs in support…

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