Transport
The transport is one of the single largest contributors to Climate Change, and in 2022 transport accounted for 27% of Swale's total greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve net-zero, everyone will need to make some changes to how they travel, but there is no reason this cannot be positive for our health, happiness, and planet.
Tips on how to minimise your impact on the environment whilst travelling
What are we doing?
At Swale Borough Council we are being proactive in ensuring the transition to low emission, healthy, and safe transport. We are the only district authority in Kent to have a dedicated Active Travel Coordinator.
Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan
We are in the process of writing a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), a strategic document identifying cycling and walking improvements across Swale.
Swale Cycle Recycle
Cycling is a healthy, low carbon alternative to driving, but we know that it can be an expensive choice- that's why we've set up the Swale Cycle Recycle scheme, a partnership project with the Canterbury Bike Project and HMP Swaleside.
Old, damaged and unloved bikes can be donated, either through donation day events or at the Sheerness Waste and Recycling Centre, after which they are taken to the prison workshop to be refurbished by inmates. This helps the inmates work towards a City and Guilds qualifications, supporting their re-integration upon release.
After the bikes are refurbished, they are sold back to residents through events hosted by our brilliant community partners. All bikes are given away for a minimum £10 donation, this ensures that the scheme remains affordable and is financially self-sustaining.
To find out when events are taking place, please sign up to the Green Grid Community Forum newsletter, or check out Swale Borough Council on Facebook.
