East Suffolk Council is inviting organisations to apply for funding towards cycle parking in their local community.
The Community Cycle Parking Fund is offering grants of up to £1,000 for the purchase and installation of new or upgraded cycle parking facilities.
Both town and parish councils, as well as community groups that work alongside them, can apply for the funding.
Cllr Sarah Whitelock, cabinet member for Communities, Culture, Leisure and Tourism, said:
“When travelling locally, having a safe and secure place to store a bike at the destination can be a key factor in deciding what mode of travel to use. We want our communities to journey by bicycle, confident in the knowledge that they can park, lock and leave a bike in a safe space.
“This grant fund supports the wider work of our Cycling and Walking Strategy, which aims to reduce the environmental impact of traffic pollution and congestion from cars through meaningful and community-focused initiatives.”
Applications are now open for the grant fund. There is no deadline and applications will be considered on a rolling, first come first served basis until all funding has been allocated.
If you are considering making an application and have any questions or are unsure if this grant scheme is appropriate for your project, please contact: climate.sustainability@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.
