Plymotion

Plans for new pedestrian and cycle scheme on Laira Rail Bridge

Plans for a new pedestrian and cycle scheme on Plymouth’s iconic Laira Rail Bridge have been submitted to the City Council’s planning service.

The scheme, which is part of the three-year ‘Plymotion’ project, will refurbish and convert the disused Laira Rail Bridge to provide a new alternative shared pedestrian and cycle route across the River Plym, to complement the existing route on...

Council gears up for second year of Plymotion green travel campaign

Plymouth City Council is getting ready to hit the road again for the second phase of its ‘Plymotion on your Doorstep’ campaign.

Travel advisors will be out visiting local residents in the west of the city, chatting about how they get from A to B and giving advice on the different travel options available to them. People will be able to get help with planning their journeys and find...

Plymotion offers travel advice and a chance to win a £100 gift voucher

Plymouth City Council are offering residents in Keyham, Devonport, Stonehouse, the city centre and the Barbican a chance to win one of five £100 gift vouchers as part of our Plymotion project.

Plymotion is a three-year initiative that aims to improve walking, cycling and public transport links and encourage people to try greener, cheaper and healthier ways of getting around.

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'Portrait Bench' unveiled by Ben McBean

Former Royal Marine and double amputee Ben McBean unveiled the new ‘Portrait Bench’ in Plymouth’s North Cross today.

The bench, which has been installed as part of a makeover of the walking and cycling facilities in the area, features three life-size figures chosen by the local community to celebrate Plymouth’s history and culture – including Ben McBean himself.

Ben McBean’s...

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