Integrated transport schemes

A Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) represents a strategic approach by government to identify improvements for cycling and walking networks that are needed in a specified area over a long-term period, typically ten years.

The first Swindon LCWIP was adopted in 2022, following a public consultation which took place in Summer and Autumn 2021.  

This version of the plan set out an initial pool of 23 high quality infrastructure schemes to improve and increase usage of the strategic network in the borough.  This includes identifying corridors for improving the provision across Swindon town centre, links to the expansion areas as well as the communities in the rural-urban-periphery, principally Highworth and Wroughton.  

There are also cross-boundary connections to settlements in neighbouring local authorities. 

The documents below form the existing LCWIP and are available to download:

• Swindon local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (PDF)
• Swindon local cycling and walking infrastructure plan supporting map (PDF)

The LCWIP is referenced in the Swindon Plan, with the document highlighting “our aspiration is to implement the LCWIP and create a comprehensive network of safe and convenient routes throughout the borough.”

A deliverable outcome of the Swindon Plan is to undertake a review and update of the first Swindon LCWIP, as outlined in the Swindon Plan Performance Framework. 

This LCWIP is currently being updated and a draft version on the latest proposals for walking and cycling improvements in the borough underwent a public consultation over winter 2025-26. This increased the list of proposed schemes from 23 to 25 and an overview of the key changes planned are summarised on the Let’s Talk Swindon website.  

It is proposed the updated version of the LCWIP will be adopted in the first half of 2027 and the document will be available to view on this webpage.

The LCWIP contributes towards all three missions of the Swindon Plan:

• Build a Fairer Swindon:
  • Allowing more people to get movement and exercise into their daily lifestyle routine naturally helps fight against these
• Build a Better Swindon:
  • Keep Swindon moving: Enhance active travel
• Build a Greener Swindon:
  • Greener planning and transport: Enable a lower carbon Swindon through planning and travel

Whilst the preparation of a LCWIP is not mandatory, in order to be eligible for future funding opportunities, primarily from government and to inform discussions with developers, we need to be clear on our priorities for future cycling and walking schemes.

The Swindon LCWIP represents the principal framework to achieve this and ensures that we are well-placed to make the case for future investment.