Essex Cycle Advocacy Network
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About us
Essex Cycle Advocacy Network (CAN) is the county branch of Cycling UK’s national advocacy network
What we do
We meet senior officials in Essex County Council on a quarterly basis to discuss strategic issues related to improving conditions for everyday utility cyclists — the people who ride bikes to work, to school, to college, to university … or for shopping or pleasure
Who we are
We are all seasoned cycling campaigners. We aim to have at least one representative from each Essex district. Want to talk to us? See the WhatsApp form beneath our profiles.
Also see ...
For more about Cycling UK’s activities in Essex, including clubs to ride with, see cyclinguk.org/tags/essex
Chelmsford
Graham Rooke began cycle campaigning four years ago and covers Chelmsford City and the wider district. He also volunteers for Sustrans and chairs the Chelmsford Cycle Forum.
Uttlesford
James Thomas is a video games developer. He represents Uttlesford, covering Saffron Walden, Stansted, Great Dunmow and Thaxted.
Harlow
Yasmin Gregory is a charity worker and represents Harlow. She stood as a candidate in the 2024 general election.
Colchester
Stuart Johnson has extensive experience in managerment and working with the city’s cycling campaign. He covers south Colchester.
Colchester
Will Bramhill has been a cycle campaigner for more than 30 years. He covers north Colchester.
Brentwood
Geoff Fletcher is director of Trailnet CIC and chair of Cycle Brentwood. He represents Brentwood, covering the town, Ingatestone and Shenfield.
Brentwood
Kevin Dowling represents Brentwood, covering the town itself, Ingatestone and Shenfield
Basildon
John Simpson began cycle campaigning three years ago and covers Basildon, Billericay and Wickford. He is also secretary of Essex Roads Cycling Club.
Epping Forest
George Lund represents Epping Forest and covers Chigwell, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Epping and Waltham Abbey
Tendring
Barry Scott represents Harwich, Clacton, Manningtree and Brightlingsea and all points between.
Castle Point
No representative yet. If you are in the Benfleet, Hadleigh and Thundersley area and would like to volunteer, please get in touch.
Maldon
No representative yet. If you are in the Maldon area and would like to volunteer, please get in touch.
Rochford
No representative yet. If you are in the Rochford, Rayleigh and Hockley area and would like to volunteer, please get in touch.
Braintree
No representative yet. If you are in the Braintree, Halstead and Witham area and would like to volunteer, please get in touch.
Southend
No representative yet. We are likely to need one after the completion of local government reorganisation
Thurrock
No representative yet. We are likely to need one after the completion of local government reorganisation