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February 2012

Friday 02 February 2012

Applying for free cycle stands just got easier. ParkThatBike's new on-line application process lets small businesses and voluntary sector groups request cycle stands for their premises.  Check it out

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January 2012

Tuesday 01 January 2012

Sheffield stands for Sheffield! We're delighted to be running a community cycle parking scheme in Sheffield, the vibrant city that gave its name to the nation's favourite...

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December 2011

Tuesday 12 December 2011

More community cycle parking schemes launched ParkThatBike schemes are being rolled out in more towns and cities.  Southend-on Sea, Sheffield, Barnsley and York are set to benefit. The schemes will provide local businesses and...

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November 2011

Friday 11 November 2011

Swindon cycle parking audit. Swindon Borough Council is working with the area's largest employers to improve their transport facilities. The council has engaged ParkThatBike to visit 23 sites and conduct a comprehensive audit of...

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October 2011

Tuesday 10 October 2011

Bike Easy: the book that helps people take up cycling. Now available from ParkThatBike, Bike Easy is a little book packed with top tips and expert advice for new and returning cyclists...

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September 2011

Wednesday 10 October 2011

Free cycle stands in Peterborough. A new ParkThatBike scheme is to be launched in the city of Peterborough. Free Sheffield stands and wall-mounted cycle rails will be offered to small businesses and community organisations for...

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August 2011

Thursday 08 August 2011

Local authority cycle parking reports. Our sister-website www.parkthatbike.info lets people comment on cycle parking. They can say where they think cycle parking is needed, flag up...

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July 2011

Wednesday 07 July 2011

LSTF success! 39 local authorities have been granted funding from the DfT’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund. Cycling figures prominently in almost all of the bids and cycle parking is also a key feature.

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June 2011

Tuesday 06 June 2011

A community cycle parking scheme for Newcastle. ParkThatBike is working with Newcastle City Council to run a community cycle parking scheme across the city.

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May 2011

Thursday 05 May 2011

Good luck with those LSTF bids! Councils across England have submitted applications to the Department for Transport’s Local Sustainable Transport Fund. Most bids have a strong cycling component and many place emphasis on...

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April 2011

Thursday 04 April 2011

Free cycle stands in Cambridge.  A new ParkThatBike scheme is now up and running in Cambridge. Organisations can apply for up to two stands free of charge.

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March 2011

Tuesday 03 March 2011

High standards in Gloucestershire.  ParkThatBike has been contracted to produce a cycle parking standard for the county of Gloucestershire.

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February 2011

Wednesday 02 February 2011

Coming soon: Cambridge cycle parking scheme! Preparations are under-way to launch a ParkThatBike scheme in the city of Cambridge. Free Sheffield stands and wall-mounted cycle rails will be offered to small businesses and community...

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January 2011

Wednesday 01 January 2011

Local authorities adopt new consultation tool. Leicester, Hereford, Swindon, Shrewsbury, Chester, Darlington, Dorset,  Gloucestershire and Monmouthshire are just a few of the councils now using

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December 2010

Monday 12 December 2010

New website maps demand for cycle parking ParkThatBike has launched a new website that enables people to comment on cycle parking in their area. By visiting www.ParkThatBike.info...

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November 2010

Thursday 11 November 2010

Getting best value.  With budgets under pressure, local authorities need to make sure that they’re getting excellent value for money.  When it comes to installing cycle parking you have to be confident that there is demand and that...

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October 2010

Friday 10 October 2010

Lean times? Smart solutions! All local authorities are looking carefully at their expenditure and many are having to make substantial savings.  ParkThatBike is here to help. We can take on many of the tasks that, if done...

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September 2010

Wednesday 09 September 2010

Setting the Standard! Swindon Borough Council Council has commissioned ParkThatBike to write a cycle parking standard to guide planners, employers, property developers and...

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August 2010

Saturday 08 August 2010

Swindon survey.  Like many local authorities, Swindon Borough Council urges employers to make proper provision for cyclists.  It's therefore vital that the Council itself sets a good example and provides good quality cycle parking...

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July 2010

Monday 07 July 2010

Chester community cycle parking scheme.  ParkThatBike is working with Cheshire West & Chester Council to run a community cycle parking scheme in Chester. Small businesses, voluntary sector groups, shops, offices, pubs, and...

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June 2010

Tuesday 06 June 2010

Negotiating with land owners in Shrewsbury. ParkThatBike is just completing an interesting assignment in the lovely town of Shrewsbury.  Shropshire Council wants to install cycle parking at certain shops, supermarkets, surgeries and...

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May 2010

Sunday 05 May 2010

Cycle stands galore in Somerset! ParkThatBike is carrying out a cycle parking audit  across nine Somerset towns. Our job is to find locations, both on and off highway, where cycle parking is needed.  In the case of private property...

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April 2010

Thursday 04 April 2010

York cycle parking scheme expanded! A trial ParkThatBike scheme in York run during the first quarter of 2010 has proved to be a massive success, and the project is now being scaled up. The scheme makes Sheffield stands and...

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March 2010

Friday 03 March 2010

Cycle parking audit in Tewkesbury. ParkThatBike  has recently completed a cycle parking audit in the Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury. Gloucestershire County Council engaged us to survey the entire town - every street, every...

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