The City Council has abandoned a plan to open up parts of Coundon Wedge for cyclists following a petition against the scheme.
The original plan for the Coundon Park cycleway was to link Coundon Park and the new housing development in Keresley with the existing Coundon cycleway.
However, the part of the scheme that links Hollyfast Road with Northbrook Road has been abandoned after a petition with 877 signatures was received by the Council.
The petition reads “We the undersigned petition the Council to Stop Coundon Cycleway Phase 2 across Coundon Wedge.
“This will maintain Coundon Wedge’s rural character and keep Coundon Wedge a safe space for existing wildlife.”
The Council statement reads “We can confirm that the extension to Coundon cycleway will definitely not go through Coundon Wedge. We are currently looking at alternative routes and will write to nearby residents and set up another drop in session when we have new design options ready for discussion.
“In the meantime, we will continue with phase one of the work, linking Tamworth Road to the existing cycle lane on Coundon Wedge Drive including crossing points on Tamworth Road and Brownshill Green Lane. There will be no work on Northbrook Road.”
The Coventry Society believes that there should be a proper plan to develop the Coundon Wedge as a country park with interpretation and management te improve access and protect its environment. Ad hoc decisions, such as the recent decision to build housing on part of it do not help.