A new Wyre Forest Towns Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) has been published by Worcestershire County Council.
It sets out a long-term vision to make walking, wheeling, and cycling in Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster safer, more accessible, and attractive for everyone.
The Wyre Forest Towns LCWIP follows a public engagement exercise held last year, where residents, businesses, and community groups were invited to share their views on how to improve active travel routes and connections across the town.
Feedback played a key role in shaping the final plan, ensuring it reflects local priorities and supports healthier, more sustainable travel choices.
Councillor Tom Wells, Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Highways and Transport, said: “The Wyre Forest Towns LCWIP sets out a clear framework for how we can enhance walking and cycling routes across the towns of Bewdley, Stourport-on-Severn and Kidderminster, helping residents choose how they travel for everyday journeys. It focuses on improving safety, accessibility, and connectivity, making it easier for people of all ages and abilities to get around without always relying on the car.”
The Wyre Forest Towns LCWIP includes 15 primary and 16 secondary cycling routes and 16 primary and seven secondary walking and wheeling routes in the town centres.
While LCWIPs do not come with direct funding, having an adopted plan puts the County Council and partners in a strong position to secure investment as new funding opportunities become available. The LCWIPs will also support the Council’s wider goals around health, wellbeing, and sustainable transport across Worcestershire.
The Wyre Forest Towns Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan builds on Worcestershire County Council’s ongoing programme of LCWIPs being developed across Worcestershire, including plans already adopted for Evesham and Redditch. The LCWIPs for South Worcestershire (Droitwich Spa, Malvern, Pershore and Worcester City) are nearing completion and the emerging Bromsgrove LCWIP networks will be subject to public engagement in late 2026.
