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Bike paths

The route between Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster is unsafe for cyclists. The roads are narrow, traffic is fast, and there is no protected cycle space. Many residents, students, and commuters rely on bikes to travel between the two towns, but the current conditions make everyday cycling risky and discourage people from choosing a healthy, low-cost form of transport.

We are asking Essex County Council and Maldon District Council to prioritise the creation of a safe, continuous cycling route connecting Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster. This could be through:

  • A protected roadside cycle lane

A safe cycle route would:

  • Improve safety for everyone

  • Encourage active travel

  • Reduce traffic congestion

  • Support families, commuters, and students

  • Make local travel healthier and more accessible

Please sign this petition to show the council that residents want safer cycling infrastructure in our community.

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Saturday, 6 December 2025
Saturday, 31 January 2026
Ciaran kehoe
This petition currently has 2 signatures in total.
Petition Signatories
2 electronic signatures
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John Bedford
Ciaran kehoe - Petitioner
This petition has been reviewed and the following response has been offered:

Dear Mr Kehoe,

Thank you for presenting your petition regarding the bike path between Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster.

Through our local cycling and walking infrastructure plans (LCWIPs), we’ve identified a walking and cycling network for Maldon and Heybridge as well as an Essex Wide network.

Through the Essex Wide network, we’ve identified Mid Essex Cycle Route 12 which travels from Burham to Bradwell (see image below).

Unfortunately, at this stage there are currently no plans for delivery for this route. However, Essex County Council has published the LCWIP networks which will be used to help strengthen our case for future funding when it is available.

Using our prioritisation tool to help analyse the routes, Mid Essex Cycle Route 12 has ranked 290 out of 500. This route ranks relatively low however, we recognise the importance of having the route identified and acknowledge the on-going issue and aim to support where possible to improve safety for those cycling from Southminster to Burnham.

Kind regards,

Cllr Mark Platt

Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Sustainable Transport

Essex County Councillor for Frinton and Walton

Email: Cllr.Mark.Platt@essex.gov.uk

Website: www.essex.gov.uk

DateUserDescriptionStatus
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10/04/2026 17:04 Joanna Boaler Response ApprovedResponse Published
10/04/2026 15:44 Alex Bishop  Response Awaiting Approval
01/02/2026 04:32(System Event)Petition Closed (responder emailed requesting response)Response Pending
21/12/2025 11:53Unregistered UserPetition Signed: John BedfordPetition Active
15/12/2025 15:40 Alex Bishop Petitioner notified by email that petition has been approvedPetition Active
15/12/2025 15:40 Alex Bishop Petition Signed - Ciaran kehoe - PetitionerPetition Active
15/12/2025 15:40 Alex Bishop Approver Allocated: Joanna Boaler Petition Active
15/12/2025 15:38 Alex Bishop Responder Allocated: AlexBishopAwaiting Approver Allocation
15/12/2025 15:38 Alex Bishop Petition ApprovedAwaiting Responder Allocation
03/12/2025 19:24 Ciaran kehoe Petition Submitted: Bike pathsPending Approval
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