A FORMER Labour councillor (and keen cyclist) has asked for a progress report on Harlow Council’s promise for world class cycle tracks.

Jake Shepherd asked a question at Thursday night’s Cabinet.

Mr Shepherd said: “The improvements to the town’s underpasses is undeniable, but for many the state of our cycle tracks is still a daily disappointment. Can you tell me if these are the same world beating cycle tracks that had been envisaged when this administration first took office, and if not, when can residents expect them?

Reply from Councillor Dan Swords (Leader of the Council):

Many of Harlow’s cycle tracks have seen dramatic upgrades already with multi- million-pound investments in recent years and further significant news on ourcycle network is expected shortly as we progress towards our comprehensive London-style cycle hire scheme.