On the 7th of June we wrote to the National Trust asking for their support with ensuring there's safe space for walking and cycling in response to Covid-19 but also in the (slightly) long-term for support with the widening of the new Bishopsford Bridge to accommodate cycling lanes by the Council.
We've been heartened to hear back from Jim Foy, the National Trust's Assistant Director of Operations for the London & SE Region. He says in his e mail today:
'We would be
prepared to consider the use of Watermeads to accommodate a wider bridge if the
additional width was for cycle lanes'.
An abridged version of our initial letter follows...