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Barnet groups can apply for £10,000 walking and cycling grants until 28 September
Barnet-based community and not-for-profit groups have until 28 September to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to run walking and cycling projects. The scheme, managed by Groundwork London, has supported over 100,000 Londoners since 2015 and funded more than 500 projects across the capital.
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Transport for London has expanded the Cycleway network to 450km, a five-fold increase since 2016. New sections in Camden, Wandsworth and a planned 4.5km route in Harrow will improve connections, while daily cycling journeys have risen to 1.5 million in 2025.
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Barnet residents call for e-bike rules after safety complaints
A letter published in *The Guardian* details complaints about e-bike users in London, including riding through red lights, using phones, and ignoring pedestrians. The writer demands regulation and liability for riders and suppliers, citing risks to other road users and pedestrians in Barnet and beyond.
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Cycling & Walking · East LondonStepney Green cyclist death: Driver charged with murder
A man has been charged with murder after cyclist Chris Powell, 51, died three days after a collision on Aylward Street in Stepney Green. The driver, arrested on 6 August, initially faced charges of attempted murder and failing to stop.
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Cycling & Walking · North LondonIslington cycling exhibition marks 50 years of campaigning for safer roads
An exhibition at Islington Museum documents 50 years of local cycling campaigns, including a decade-long fight for a cycle lane on Seven Sisters Road. The display, free to visit, includes historical documents, a ghost bike, and highlights ongoing challenges in expanding cycle infrastructure across borough boundaries.
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