Northumberland County Council has launched its new website which hopes to encourage people to adopt more sustainable ways of travelling around the county.

‘The Big Northumberland Gear change’ encourages residents to ‘change gear’ and consider walking or cycling instead of using the car. It is hoped that reducing residents' reliance on cars will help the county to reach its 2030 net zero carbon emissions target.

Stuart McNaughton, Strategic Transport Manager at Northumberland County Council, said: “With only 13% of all journeys in Northumberland made on foot or by bike and with a third of all trips made in the county less than 5km, there is plenty of potential for us all to ditch the car some of the time in favour of healthier, greener, and happier ways of getting around.

“Our campaign is not asking residents to become an endurance cyclist or the next coast-to-coast finisher, we are simply asking people to take an honest look if there are ways to leave the car at home and walk and cycle more often in exchange.”

You can find out more at www.northumberlandgearchange.co.uk