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ACT parent company Bira has welcomed government moves to accelerate reforms to low-value import rules, but warned that the October 2028 timetable still leaves UK high streets exposed to unfair...

25 Jun 2026

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24 Jun 2026

The ACT is backing a nationwide campaign from Cycling UK aimed at helping more people get back on their bikes with free safety checks and simple repairs this summer.

24 Jun 2026

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Register now for upcoming APPGCW meeting featuring Freda Rashdi of National Highways

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Political News


The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling & Walking (APPGCW) have an upcoming meeting on Monday the 8th November at 16:30.

During the meeting we will hear from Freda Rashdi of National Highways (formerly Highways England). Freda is Head of Customer Journeys and will talk about how they are enabling more cycling and walking on their road network.

 

Register to attend

All ACT members are invited to join in on the APPGCW meetings to learn more about each issue. Please contact the ACT if you would like to join in on the above meeting and we will pass along the details.

For all APPGCW Parliamentary Monitoring updates visit out website here.

 

Dates for your diary:

Monday 29th November at 16:00 - Andrew Stephenson MP (HS2 Minister) on HS2 + cycling
Monday 13th December at 16:00 - initiatives to promote walking, with Emma Griffin from Central London Footways, Hana Sutch from Go Jauntly and Daniel Raven-Ellison from Slow Ways.

 

 

 
 

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