Wiltshire Council is seeking the public’s views on future cycling and walking infrastructure in Calne and Melksham.

New, aspirational walking and cycling routes have been drafted and the council wants to know if residents think they need to change and why.

The deadline for you to have your say has been extended to Monday, February 5.

According to the council, people's views and ideas will be used to help create draft Local Cycling and Walking Plans (LCWIPs) for both Calne and Melksham, before a final round of consultation once the draft plans have been developed.

The council has outlined priority routes – showed in orange on the maps – which will be developed first.

The blue lines are the secondary routes which would be developed afterwards.

The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Melksham's draft walking network.Melksham's draft walking network. (Image: Wiltshire Council)
The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Melksham's draft cycling network.Melksham's draft cycling network. (Image: Wiltshire Council)
The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Calne's draft walking network.Calne's draft walking network. (Image: Wiltshire Council)
The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Calne's draft cycling network.Calne's draft cycling network. (Image: Wiltshire Council)

Paper copies of the consultation are available upon request at the following email address transportplanning@wiltshire.gov.uk

Councillor Caroline Thomas, cabinet member for transport, said: "LCWIPs serve as vital strategic blueprints for enhancing cycling and walking infrastructure, and so it's important for residents of Calne and Melksham to actively engage in this consultation process.

“Their input will play a pivotal role in shaping future walking and cycling developments in these towns."