Haslemere Active Travel CIC continues to promote walking, cycling and other forms of active and sustainable travel. Our aim is to improve public health, reduce congestion and emissions, and make travel in Haslemere and the surrounding communities safer, healthier and more accessible for everyone. During the year, the Company's objectives and principal areas of focus remained substantially unchanged. We continued to engage with local government, community organisations and residents on matters relating to active travel, road safety and sustainable transport. Progress on some of these objectives has been affected by the ongoing reorganisation of local government in Surrey. The transition to a new unitary authority structure, expected to be completed in April 2027, involves the transfer of responsibilities previously exercised by the existing local authorities. Against this background, there has been limited progress at county level on a number of active travel matters during the year. School Travel and Behaviour Change The Company continued to support initiatives designed to encourage children and families to adopt more sustainable travel habits. During the year, the Company made a donation towards the "Feet First" programme at Shottermill Junior School. The programme encourages children to walk to school rather than travelling by car and is closely aligned with the Company's objective of encouraging active travel and promoting healthier and more sustainable travel habits among younger members of the community. Lower Speed Limits and Road Safety The Company has continued to advocate for lower vehicle speeds in residential areas, including the extension of 20 mph zones within Haslemere. We have maintained engagement with Haslemere Town Council, which is supportive in principle of extending 20 mph zones within the town. Progress is being made towards establishing a 20 mph zone in Beacon Hill, a ward of Haslemere. The Company considers this potentially important as a pilot for similar measures in other parts of the town. We have also followed developments in Camelsdale, which lies on the border of Haslemere and West Sussex. A local survey has indicated support for a 20 mph zone covering the main road and side streets, and proposals are progressing. Although Camelsdale falls within West Sussex rather than Surrey, the initiative provides a useful example of community support for lower vehicle speeds in an area adjoining Haslemere. Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan The Company has continued to monitor developments concerning the Waverley Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), into which the Company provided extensive input during 2024 and 2025. During the year, consultants were appointed to progress the LCWIP. We welcome this development and remain committed to ensuring that the needs and views of Haslemere residents are appropriately reflected in the future development of walking and cycling infrastructure. The existing LCWIP proposals include improvements to walking and cycling connectivity in Haslemere, including an aspirational new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the railway providing improved access to the leisure centre. Walking and Cycling Bridge The Company has engaged with proposals being progressed by Haslemere Town Council for a new walking and cycling bridge linking the Tesco supermarket at Wey Hill with Haslemere Leisure Centre on Kings Road. The two facilities are currently separated by the railway line running through the town. The proposed bridge would provide a more direct, accessible connection for pedestrians and cyclists and would improve connectivity between an important retail facility and the town's leisure centre. The proposal has been developed as an opportunity to encourage walking and cycling, improve accessibility and reduce the need for short journeys by car. The Company has actively supported the proposal and will continue to encourage its progress. Community Survey In our previous year's report, we stated that the Company had developed a survey to establish residents' and commuters' travel habits, concerns and views on active travel. During the year, we further developed the survey and prepared cards for distribution to local residents to encourage participation when the survey is launched. However, given the ongoing reorganisation of local government and the uncertainty surrounding future responsibilities for transport and active travel, the Directors decided to defer the launch of the survey until the reorganisation has taken place. The intention remains to undertake the survey when the timing is appropriate, so that its findings can provide a useful evidence base for future engagement with the new local government structure and other stakeholders. Ongoing Challenges The principal challenge during the year has been the ongoing reorganisation of local government in Surrey. The transfer of responsibilities between existing local authorities and the establishment of a new unitary authority structure has created uncertainty and has limited progress on some transport and active travel initiatives. Haslemere's steep terrain, narrow roads and existing transport infrastructure also continue to present challenges to the development of safe and inclusive walking and cycling facilities. The Company remains reliant to a significant extent on volunteer effort and has limited financial resources. This restricts the extent to which it can undertake research, community engagement and campaigning activities. Priorities for the Year Ahead The Company's priorities for the coming year include: Local government reorganisation: Continue to engage with the relevant local authorities during the transition to the new unitary authority structure and seek to ensure that active travel remains an important consideration in future transport planning. 20 mph zones: Continue to support the development of 20 mph zones in Haslemere, including the proposed Beacon Hill scheme, and consider opportunities to support similar initiatives elsewhere in the town. LCWIP: Continue to monitor and contribute to the development of the Waverley Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan following the appointment of consultants. Walking and cycling bridge: Continue to support the proposed walking and cycling bridge between the Tesco supermarket at Wey Hill and Haslemere Leisure Centre and encourage progress towards securing the necessary funding, approvals and construction of the scheme. Community survey: Review the timing of the Company's community survey following completion of the local government reorganisation, with a view to launching the survey when its findings can most effectively inform future policy and investment decisions. School travel and behaviour change: Continue to support initiatives that encourage children and families to walk, cycle and use other sustainable forms of transport. Conclusion Haslemere Active Travel CIC remains committed to creating a healthier, safer and more sustainable travel environment in Haslemere and the surrounding communities. Although progress on some of our objectives has been constrained by the ongoing reorganisation of local government in Surrey, the Company has continued to engage constructively with local stakeholders and to support practical initiatives aimed at improving walking, cycling and road safety. The Directors are encouraged by the progress being made towards the proposed Beacon Hill 20 mph zone, the further development of the Waverley LCWIP, and the proposed walking and cycling bridge between Tesco at Wey Hill and Haslemere Leisure Centre. The Company will continue to work with Haslemere Town Council, local organisations, schools and residents to support these and other opportunities to improve active travel provision and encourage healthier and more sustainable travel choices. The Directors are grateful for the continuing support of community partners, volunteers and residents.

Stakeholder Engagement The Company has continued to engage with Haslemere Town Council and other local stakeholders on matters relating to active travel, road safety and sustainable transport. While the wider local government reorganisation has made engagement with county-level authorities more difficult during the year, the Company has continued to monitor developments and support initiatives where opportunities have arisen to improve walking and cycling provision locally.

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