A strategic review of cycling facilities will be undertaken by Wandsworth Council.

The review will form part of proposals to develop a new and far-reaching cycling strategy in the borough.

A survey of the borough's street network is also underway to help identify gaps, weaknesses and strengths in the existing cycling facilities. 

Deputy council leader Jonathan Cook said: “This topic has moved steadily up the political agenda in recent years and there is already a great deal of work going on to promote cycling at a local and London-wide level. This includes our training and education programme as well as major developments like the introduction of two cycle super highways across Wandsworth and the extension of the mayor’s cycle hire scheme.

“The time is now right to develop an overarching cycling strategy that joins up all of these activities and ensures every opportunity is fully explored. It would involve a partnership approach between several council departments, Transport for London and a range of community organisations and individuals.

“The first step will be a strategic review of existing cycling policies and projects as well as a thorough survey of the borough’s streets. This will give us a baseline upon which our new cycling strategy will look to improve.”