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Question 21 - we asked:

How will you ensure that the Netherhall Farm development gets the active travel links it needs?

We asked this question only in Queen Edith's.

4 of the 4 candidates (100%) who were asked this question responded as below.

Those candidate(s) which were elected are highlighted.

Donald Fisher DOUGLAS
(Conservative Party)

I would have preferred to see an integrated development in GB1 and GB2 which had provision for facilities on the site. It has turned out to be a dormitory which is disappointing, rather than an area with mixed uses and facilities on site. Having said that, there need to be public transport links into Addenbrookes, the colleges and the centre of the city and safe walking and cycling routes to Queen Edith's School, Netherhall and the shops at Addenbrookes and at Wulftstan Way.

Jacqui WHITMORE
(Green Party)

Identifying the permissive bridleway as the major route for active transport to be linked to the Netherhall Farm development is not enough - this development needs to have links to Beaumont Road and Queen Ediths - without this this development is simply being built for car use. I will actively campaign on this if elected to ensure that this development is truly made for residents to walk and cycle to take their local journeys.

Steve KING
(Labour Party)

The plans for GB1 and GB2 include pledges to prioritise cyclists and pedestrians throughout. The sites are also located nearby to bus stops on Hills Road and also Addenbrooke’s, encouraging the use of public transport. Plans to directly connect the sites to Babraham Park and Ride through a shared cyclist/pedestrian pathway must be kept.

Alex BECKETT
(Liberal Democrat)

I support the Cycling Campaign’s assessment of the site, with the missing link being vital to ensure the site encourages active travel and residents are not dependent on cars. While planning is mainly a city council rather than county council issue, I do have serious concerns about the current presented plans. I will obviously work with other councillors to ensure those concerns are addressed.

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