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£5,585
raised of £49,999 target by 80 supporters

    Weʼve raised £5,585 to build a safe and sustainable traffic free walking and cycle path linking Curry Rivel to Langport

    Funded on Thursday, 12th August 2021

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    Active Travel Update September 2023.

    We now need to raise finance to begin the task of clearing land and constructing the path between Curry Rivel and Langport.

    We are close to agreeing terms with landowners to allow a section of the path across their land. We are hoping to secure funding from the local council and are approaching several other organisations for grants

    However, in order to secure matched funding we will need to raise a minimum of £50,000 from the community and other sources. All monies will go towards the cost of clearing the areas (which are very overgrown on two sections) and to construct a resilient path suitable for walking, cycling, prams and buggies, scooters, wheelchairs and motability.

    For further information, to get involved please contact:

    Tony Greenaway E mail activetravel@curryrivel.org.uk

    2021

    The existing busy stretch of the A378 between Curry Rivel and Langport is unsuitable for cyclists and pedestrians due to being very narrow in places and the volume and speed of traffic. Residents of Curry Rivel and surrounding villages rely on amenities in Langport and Huish Episcopi such as local shops and businesses, doctors, the library, the secondary school and Huish Leisure Centre, but the vast majority use their cars to travel there and back.

    The need for an improved transport link is clear and the proposed project would bring a wide range of benefits to cyclists, pedestrians and the wider community, for example:

    - an accessible, safe and traffic free path for cyclists and pedestrians

    - Increased opportunities for exercise, contributing to a healthy lifestyle

    - reduction in volume of traffic and dangerous emissions on this stretch of the A378

    - Increased trade for local shops and businesses

    a link to a possible future rail station at Langport

    - a solution to the need for a safe route for students to get to the school, academy and leisure centre

    The project is now being taken forward by a small group of volunteers who are investigating feasibility, possible routes for the path, and funding opportunities. As the grant has been awarded to the project on a matched funding basis, the group are now seeking financial and other support from a wide range of sources including councils, businesses and voluntary organisations, as well as the public.

    Tony Greenaway

    Email activetravel@curryrivel.org.uk

    Mobile: 07563 900646

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    • Curry Rivel Parish Council7 months ago
      Curry Rivel Parish Council

      Curry Rivel Parish Council

      7 months ago

      We are close to agreeing terms with landowners to allow a section of the path across their land. We hope to secure funding from councils and other organisations for grants But we also need to raise atleast £50,000 from the community. This will cover the cost of clearing overgrown sections and to construct a resilient path suitable for walking, cycling, prams and buggies, scooters, wheelchairs and motability. For further information, to get involved please contact: Tony Greenaway E mail activetravel@curryrivel.org.uk

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    • Curry Rivel Parish Council7 months ago
      Curry Rivel Parish Council

      Curry Rivel Parish Council

      7 months ago

      We have secured three landowners agreement to let us construct a path across their land and need to raise a minimum of £100,000 for the detailed design, clearance and construction. The councils of Langport, Huish Episcopi and Drayton are actively researching possible active travel links, our local primary school is working on a Travel Plan as part of the School Development plan 23/24. We have a promise of some funds for safety improvements in the village To get involved please contact: Tony Greenaway Email activetravel@curryrivel.org.uk

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    • Curry Rivel Parish Council8 months ago
      Curry Rivel Parish Council

      Curry Rivel Parish Council

      8 months ago

      It has taken two years but we now have secured the commitment of the three key landowners to allow us to construct a route across their land from Curry Rivel to Langport. We now face the massive task of raising a minimum of £50k for clearing the land and construction costs. Can we do it? Please share this on your social media and help us reach this stretching target. We will also require volunteers for many different tasks. Want to help to build it? Then contact me Tony Greenaway at activetravel@curryrivel.org.uk

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    80

    • Alison Walters

      Alison Walters

      Jul 7, 2021

      £10.00

    • Net

      Net

      Jul 4, 2021

      This will be amazing for all to use, once completed.

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jul 3, 2021

      £3,500.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Jul 3, 2021

    • Ann & Les Hood

      Ann & Les Hood

      Jul 2, 2021

      £20.00

    • Katy Baldwin

      Katy Baldwin

      Jul 1, 2021

      £10.00

    • Foster

      Foster

      Jul 1, 2021

      Thanks for trying to make this a reality. It will benefit everyone.

      £40.00

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    Curry Rivel Parish Council

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    After two years in the making, we are close to agreement with three landowners to allow a route over their land from east end of Curry Rivel to Langport. We need funds to clear the land and for construction. Want to help to build it? Contact activetravel@curryrivel.org.uk

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