Exciting plans for a closed circuit cycle track in Hereford are a step closer today, with a planning application submitted to Herefordshire Council for the 1km circuit on Hereford Racecourse.
The planning application that has been submitted to Herefordshire Council states:
“Installation of a new 1.03km closed circuit cycle track with associated external works including perimeter fencing, learn to ride areas, skill based off road areas and perimeter lighting. The installation of a social hub comprising of three individual reused shipping containers with associated outdoor seating area.”
A recent update on the Hereford Cycle Track Facebook page said:
“Thank you to everyone who attended our meeting last Friday. Your feedback and continued support is gratefully received. We have some exciting news – we have now raised just over £1,400,000 towards the project and would like to say a huge thank you to our funding partners, Hereford City Council, Herefordshire Council, Sport England and British Cycling and Stronger Hereford.
“We have now submitted the required planning application and are starting to engage with supply chains to scope the build phase of the project. Check back for more updates.”
The track would be located at Hereford Leisure Centre and would come under the management of Halo Leisure. A decision on whether the planning application is successful is expected by the end of May.
