Controversial cycling plans to be re-examined

In the spring of 2003, West Sussex County Council announced a consultation exercise on its proposal to open the precinct for cyclists between 5pm and 9am Mondays to Saturday and on Sunday at all times.

But it was decided to put the plan on hold because of local resistance to the scheme, and the fact that local elections were soon to be held.

Lt Col Tex Pemberton, county council cabinet member responsible for highways, told the Herald that he would be raising the matter at his meeting next week with borough council leader Keith Mercer.

See the Herald on July 22 for the full story.