RESIDENTS in Nailsea are being invited to have their say on walking, wheeling and cycling routes in the town.

North Somerset Council is working with the local community to help make it easier for people to get to school, work, the shops and travel for leisure.

The plans, which support the council’s commitment to improve sustainable travel routes, include a range of short, medium and long-term projects (that would require future funding).

The council has been working with schools and key stakeholders to understand local concerns and aspirations and outline a walking, wheeling and cycling network that addresses local needs.

Nailsea residents are now invited to review the initial plans at two drop-in sessions in the town.

The events will be attended by council officers and people will be able to leave comments on the proposed new network.

The sessions will be held on Friday, December 6 at Tesco, Nailsea between 12pm and 2.30pm, and then on Saturday, December 7 as part of the Eat Nailsea Festival between 10.30pm and 3.30pm at a stand in front of Holland and Barrett.

Cllr Hannah Young, North Somerset Council's executive member with responsibility for sustainable travel said: "This is a great opportunity for people to get involved in the future of active travel in the town.

"We have been working hard to design a network of routes that further encourage walking, wheeling and cycling and make it easier for active travel to be the transport mode of choice.

"Please come along and have your say on these exciting proposals."

Cllr Clare Hunt, ward member for Nailsea Youngwood added: "Do ensure you go along and have your say about how you would like to use all the routes available to travel in an around Nailsea.

“This is a fabulous opportunity for you to contribute so we can make the best use of our footways, bridle paths and cycle tracks."