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We are absolutely delighted to hear that last night LB Ealing resolved to grant outline planning permission for the Margarine Works regeneration project in Southall. This fantastic regeneration scheme by Montreaux forms part of the Southall Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF) and comprises some 2000 new homes, 13,000sqm of employment, community and retail space plus a hotel and new public greens and squares. The scheme will deliver key transport infrastructure to open up the OAPF for buses, pedestrians and cyclists, linking the area to the new Southall Crossrail station. Entran worked alongside a fabulous consultant team including Assael, GL Hearn and Aecom. This is a really exciting development scheme and we look forward to the opportunity to progress the reserved matters applications with LBE, GLA and TfL and see this new neighbourhood through to completion. 

There are many different types and sizes of roundabouts which can cause confusion amongst cyclists. Approach a roundabout in the same way you would if driving a car and take control of the appropriate lane for your intended exit. This video by British Cycling gives tips on how to do this and negotiate a roundabout with ease. 

https://www.youtube.com/BritishCycling/roundabouts

Highway Code rules 149, 150, 160 and 239 have been updated to provide more detailed advice on safely using remote control parking and motorway assist functions. The 'should' and 'must' references make for interesting reading.

www.gov.uk/the-highway-code

Thanks once again to all our clients and associates who made 2018 such a successful and enjoyable year. We hope you enjoy the festive season and we look forward to continued successes in 2019.

An interesting piece of research by Leeds University has examined the levels of pollution different types of commuter are exposed to during the peak hour commute. Contrary to expectations they found that cyclists in fact fare the best. www.welovecycling.com/Leedspollution research

A fantastic result last night as Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council voted overwhelmingly to grant planning permission for the Wheat Quarter and MHT development in the heart of Welwyn Garden City. Entran have been delighted to work with Collado Collins and Iceni Projects on this genuinely exciting regeneration scheme that will deliver 1500 new homes, preserve the Grade II listed art-deco Production Hall, provide a new civic building, employment space, wellness centre, International Art Centre and a high quality landscaping scheme that covers 60% of the site. The development will fund significant local highway improvements, greatly enhancing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, and the site will accommodate some 1800 cycle parking spaces and an innovative electric vehicle car club. There's a lot of work to be done to deliver the scheme but last night's resolution was a real mile-stone in WGC's future. https://thewheatquarter.co.uk/