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The All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking (APPGCW) has been inaugurated for the new Parliament following a well attended meeting on Wednesday, July 24.
The group, which works on a cross-party basis to promote all forms of cycling and walking, will now resume with its programme of work following the General Election.
This inaugural meeting confirmed that the group will now be co-chaired by Fabian Hamilton MP (who continues in the role) and Jesse Norman MP, who replaces Selaine Saxby, after she lost her seat at the General Election.
Norman offers a wealth of experience to the group, having twice served as the Minister responsible for cycling and walking. He will take up the role on an interim basis.
Andy McNae, the Labour Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen will become Treasurer, whilst Olly Glover, the Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Didcot and Wantage becomes Vice-Chair.
Last year, the group released a landmark report into the issue of road justice, and subsequently campaigned on the issue through meetings, Parliamentary questions, and a Westminster Hall debate.
In this new Parliament, they already have a strong programme of events, including a welcome reception for Members of Parliament taking place on Tuesday, September 10.
There will also be meetings taking place on the subject of e-bike batteries, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, and a new report with British Cycling and Leigh Day.
Fabian Hamilton MP, co-chair of the APPGCW said: ‘’I am delighted to continue in my role as co-chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking. We will continue to work both inside and outside of Parliament to promote all forms of cycling and walking.
‘’A new Government provides new opportunities to ensure that as many people as possible are enabled to experience the many benefits of active travel. We look forward to an ambitious programme of work this year, and engaging with many of the new Members of Parliament elected in July.’’
