Why are there so few cycle paths in Warrington? If we're being encouraged not to use our cars, shouldn't everything be done to make it easier to be green? Hazel, Padgate

Jo:Number 1, Warrington was run by the Labour party for 23 years and they seem to have no interest in promoting the environment in the town. Since the Lib Dem / Tory coalition took over last year we have taken steps on all aspects of improving Warrington's environment particuarly in terms of bus useage which is up 18% already. We've also increased recycling rates and we do plan to put in cycling routes.
David: I don't disagree with anything that Jo has just said, but I would add two things - if you go to the areas of new development, eg. Whittle Hall there are far more cycle lanes, in fact last week when I was canvassing there I was run over by a man on a bike!... It was probably my fault!
Perhaps a particular issue in Warrington with cycling is the need to cross all the canals which doesn't make doing this any easier.
Jo:It's a shame Helen Southworth isn't here because we could have found out what she has done to encourage alternative transportation in Warrington since 1997.