Residents invited to shape Swindon’s future walking and cycling proposals

A consultation on an updated version of Swindon Borough Council’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) opens today (Nov 28), and will focus on 25 proposed walking and cycling schemes which support the Council’s ambition to make walking and cycling safer, easier, and more accessible across the Borough.

The plan includes new scheme options for consideration, removing non-viable proposals and provides updates based on feasibility studies and construction work.

Among the 25 proposals is the creation of a Northern Flyer cycle route by upgrading existing infrastructure, which would link the town centre with Tadpole Garden Village and other new housing developments in North Swindon.

This would complete the Flyer-branded network, which already includes the Eastern, Southern and Western Flyer routes. Other proposals include linking the Southern Flyer from when the line ends on Farnsby Street to the newly-opened cycle route in place on Fleming Way and Holbrook Way.

By sharing feedback, residents and stakeholders will help the Council to make sure it pursues future funding, including government grants, for schemes that already have public support. As grant funding is secured, the Council will continue its work to complete further feasibility studies and deliver schemes over the next 10 years.

The revised plan supports Swindon’s long-term missions to create a Fairer, Better and Greener Swindon, aligning with the Local Transport Plan and the new Decarbonisation Framework, which will be considered by the Council’s Cabinet next Wednesday (3 Dec).

The consultation runs for 13 weeks, closing on 20 February 2026. Residents and partners can share feedback and suggest new ideas via an online survey.

Councillor Chris Watts, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: “This update to Swindon’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan builds on the foundations laid in 2022 and sets out a clear vision for a safer, more inclusive and accessible network. By prioritising walking and cycling, we aim to make active travel the natural choice for everyday journeys, helping reduce carbon emissions, improve health and create a more connected borough.

“I encourage anyone with an interest in walking or cycling to take part and help shape the future of the networks they use for travel, fitness or fun. We’re committed to listening, and this consultation is another chance for residents to have their say so we’re ready to act when funding becomes available.”