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Measures will help protect law-abiding cyclists, pedestrians and other road users while ensuring justice is done.

• Updated: 15 May 2024

Newly funded projects will provide even more people, especially in rural and deprived areas, the choice to travel by walking, wheeling or cycling.

• Updated: 23 March 2024

Over £15.3 million from the Levelling Up Fund will improve access to leisure facilities and transport in Halewood.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has been allocated £20 million to improve transport infrastructure within South East Blackburn.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

A further £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was allocated to the Industrial Solutions Hub in Cleator Moor.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Levelling Up Funding of £20 million was awarded to Oldham for 3 projects in the town.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Almost £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was awarded to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to transform Guisborough town centre and unlock housing in Middlesbrough.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Two projects will support Preston’s ambitions for a healthier, more inclusive, and connected city.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Funding from the Levelling Up Fund has been allocated for cycling and walking routes in the Tees Valley 

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Over £13 million from the Levelling Up Fund will support three key projects in Ellesmere Port.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

£14.7 million from the Levelling Up Fund was awarded to Northumberland to build two new high-quality cycling and pedestrian routes in Hexham and Bedlington.

• Updated: 19 February 2024

Our plans to increase government funding through the Network North plan and wider transport investments.

• Updated: 5 February 2024

Guidance includes information on how to safely buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters.

• Updated: 1 February 2024

£18.6 million from the Levelling Up Fund has been allocated to Conwy Council to create a safe and direct cycle route between Llandudno Junction and Betws y Coed via the Conwy Valley. Funding will also be used to help prevent…

• Updated: 1 November 2023

Almost £19 million from the Levelling Up Fund will transform communities in Gwynedd’s World Heritage slate landscape.

• Updated: 1 November 2023

£14.3 million has been allocated to support the renaissance of Waltham Cross. The Levelling Up funding will support 3 related projects.

• Updated: 23 October 2023

£20 million has been awarded to Great Yarmouth Borough Council for the North Quay redevelopment. This will transform the area around the town's railway station and waterfront.

• Updated: 23 October 2023

Almost £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund will support a variety of improvements in Colchester City Centre.

• Updated: 23 October 2023

£24 million from the Levelling Up Fund was provisionally allocated to Norfolk County Council. The funding will modernise local road systems and enhance public spaces by reducing traffic congestion.

• Updated: 23 October 2023

More children will have access to walk to school and cycle training programmes over the next 2 years, giving them better road skills.

• Updated: 29 September 2023