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HUGE MAJORITY SAY YES! 4th Feb - Council Cabinet votes in favour

4th February 2009 - The Council Cabinet voted in favour of cycling on the Stray. There were 4 in favour, 2 abstentions and one (who had also expressed support for the proposal) was unable to attend. An excellent result for those who believe that this change is long overdue. Thank you to all who have supported in various ways, including writing letters to the local Press.

The Council is now waiting for the response from the Duchy of Lancaster, which owns the Stray, and will then need to amend the bylaw which bans cycling. Of course, while a few paths on the south and east edge of the Stray will become ‘dual use’ for pedestrians and cyclists, the large majority of the Stray is unaffected.........................

The vote follows a public consultation in December. Over 1000 responses were received with a huge majority - 79% - in favour. Detailed results below.

Stray Consultation Summary....Paper....Online....Total
Total number of 'Yes' responses 305.......499......804
Total number of 'No' responses..167........51.......218
Total undecided............................4...........1..........5
Total number of 'Yes' responses in Harrogate/ Knaresborough area 673
Total number of 'Yes' responses out of Harrogate/ Knaresborough area 131
Total number of 'No ' responses in Harrogate/ Knaresborough area 208
Total number of 'No' Responses out of the Harrogate/ Knaresborough area 10
Total number 'Yes' responses received via email/letter 3
Total number' No' responses received via email/letter 13
Total number of 'undecided' responses via email/letter 1
Total number of 'Yes' responses from residents who were consulted 21
Total number of 'Yes' responses from other consultees 12
Total number of 'No' responses from residents who were consulted 24
Total number of 'No' responses from other consultees 3
Total number of 'Yes' responses but don't want paths widening 7
Total number of 'No' responses but ok with cyclists using existing paths. 6
Respondents under 16 years of age and responded 'Yes' 5
Respondents under 16 years of age and responded 'No' 0

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