THE "NEW NORMAL"?

It's quite natural that the focus on prioritising active travel as part of the "New Normal" in a world living with COVID-19 will be in towns and cities. That's where the biggest difference can be made. But I think we can agree that, over recent weeks, Long Whatton and Diseworth have been experiencing some positives in a world of unprecedented challenges. - Cleaner, sweeter air. - Huge reduction in motor traffic. - The ability to walk, cycle and horse ride between our two villages with a lowered threat from motor vehicles. Why can't this become part of the "New Normal" for Long Whatton & Diseworth? Your DLWTRAIL Committee have made a fresh approach to Leicestershire County Council in a renewed effort to try to put people first in our Parish, and end the "car is king" culture that has made the road between Long Whatton & Diseworth so dangerous for active travellers over recent decades. We haven't given up. Stay tuned for future updates. . www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/business-52670597/coronavirus-lockdown-is-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-for-bike-lanes?fbclid=IwAR3oRZzX7BmqphFDaZQdBLYqGQXg3Ivlh9jLb_j--HwMD_1oSx_5lA0ng58

Gil Penalosa of urban reform group 8 80 Cities says lockdown is the right time to make cities more bike-friendly.