Flintshire residents invited to shape the future of walking, wheeling and cycling

Flintshire County Council is inviting residents to have their say on the future of walking, wheeling and cycling across the county as part of a statutory 12-week consultation on its updated Active Travel Network Map (ATNM).

Flintshire County Council’s vision is to create a network that makes walking, wheeling and cycling the most natural and convenient ways to travel for local everyday journeys. By improving opportunities for active travel, the Council aims to support healthier lifestyles, reduce reliance on cars and help create safer, more attractive and liveable towns and villages.

Councillor Glyn Banks, Cabinet Member for Waste and Transportation, said:

“Active travel has a vital role to play in creating healthier communities and making our towns and villages more attractive places to live and work.

“We want to hear from as many people as possible during this consultation to ensure the Active Travel Network Map reflects local priorities and helps us plan for a more sustainable for Flintshire.”

Under the Active Travel (Wales) Act 2013, all local authorities in Wales are required to regularly review and improve their active travel networks. Flintshire's current Active Travel Network Map was approved by the Welsh Government in August 2022, and the Council has now reviewed the progress made over the past three years.

The map includes:

• Existing Routes - routes that already meet Welsh Government standards for walking, wheeling, cycling, or a combination of these.
• Future Routes - proposed new routes or existing routes that require improvements to meet the required standards.

The consultation will run for from 10th August to 2nd November 2026. Following the consultation, the final revised Active Travel Network Map will be submitted to the Welsh Government in December 2026.

Residents, businesses and community groups are encouraged to review the proposed network and share their views by completing the online survey.

You can view the map and take part in the consultation here.

What is Active Travel?

Active Travel refers to everyday, short-distance journeys made on foot, by wheelchair or mobility aid, or by bicycle, such as travelling to work, school, college, the shops or other local destinations.

It does not include recreational walking or cycling, such as leisure trips in the countryside.

Consultation Events

The Council will also be holding a number of face-to-face consultation events where residents can ask questions and provide feedback. Event dates can be found on the local authority website.