Grand Western Greenway becomes a Community Interest Company

We are pleased to let you know that the Grand Western Greenway has become a Community Interest Company (CIC)! This is a significant milestone for us, and we couldn’t have achieved it without your support and dedication.

As a CIC, our mission remains steadfast: to create an active travel route through the countryside from Wellington to Taunton. This new status allows us to operate with greater flexibility and ensures that all our efforts are directed towards community benefit.

Join Us as a Member

We are pleased to invite you to become a member of the CIC. By joining, you will have the opportunity to actively participate in our decision-making process with voting rights. Your voice will help shape the future of the Grand Western Greenway.

Membership Details:

• Annual Subscription: £5 per year

• Benefits: Membership of a CIC is akin to becoming a shareholder of a limited company. You will have the right to attend and have voting rights at the AGM.

Your membership will not only support our ongoing projects but also empower you to have a say in how we grow and develop. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

How to Join:

Joining is simple! Visit our website here and follow the membership link. We look forward to welcoming you as a valued member of our community.

Grant funding awarded for engineering assessment

We are very lucky to have the support of the Wellington and Taunton Town Councils. Both of them give us enthusiastic support, and they have recently translated that into financial support for us to begin assessing the engineering and logistical challenges of building this route through the countryside.

As we get a clearer understanding of what these are, we will be able to have a clearer indication of the best route for us to negotiate with local landowners. The study is being undertaken by Greenways and Cycleroutes led by the eminent John Grimshaw. John is the Civil Engineer who founded and led Sustrans for 30 years, and who is busy building the Strawberry Line and consulting on many others.

John Grimshaw CBE at work on the Strawberry Line in Somerset

Wellington and taunton Councils have jointly funded the study by each making a grant of £4000 for which we are very grateful!

Meeting the communities of Wellington and Taunton

Andy and Richard hard at it in Taunton

Over the past couple of weeks, our team has been actively engaging with the communities of Wellington and Taunton to discuss r the Grand Western greenway. These community events have beenf inspiring, as we interacted with a diverse group of people interested about sustainable transportation and active travel.

Connecting with Supporters

Our main objective during these events was to connect with supporters of the Grand Western Greenway while also reaching out to those interested in becoming part of this project. We are pleased to say that we have successfully signed up almost 50 new supporters, paving the way for a more inclusive and engaged community.

Embracing Sustainable Travel

The heart of our discussions revolved around the concept of sustainable and active travel through the picturesque countryside away from pollution and noise of travelling on the road. The Grand Western greenway aims to provide a safe and traffic-free route for cyclists, walkers, and even wheelchair users to explore the natural beauty ofthe area n while promoting physical and mental well-being.

Engaging with the Community

The events in Wellington and Taunton provided a platform for interesting conversations and creating useful connections. We had the opportunity to collaborate with various organizations and individuals who share our passion for promoting accessibility and health through outdoor activities. The enthusiasm and support we received were encouraging and solidify our belief in the importance of community engagement.

Walk the Greenway (XIV)

7 December 2024, 09:30–14:00|Pritex (rear entrance)

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Looking Towards the Future

As we reflect on these events, we are keen to continue making the Grand Western greenway a reality. The feedback from the communities of Wellington and Taunton have been invaluable, shaping our approach and igniting a collective drive to create a more connected and sustainable future for all.

We are grateful for the warm reception we received and are excited to embark on this journey towards sustainable travel through the countryside, where every step or pedal push brings us closer to more connected communities.

Thank you for your support of the Grand Western greenway.

Stay tuned for more updates and initiatives as we devlop our organisation into a Community Interest Company (CIC), and how you can become involved in shaping our future

Walkers along the Strawberry Line from Wells to Dulcote

Gideon Amos MP (Taunton and Wellington) dropped by...

Gideon Amos dropped by when we were doing our fist promotional stall in Taunton this week with news about Wellington Station. It is by no means a done-deal, and so much of the Greenway is dependent on it being built.