Norfolk secures more than £12 million for active travel improvements
Norfolk County Council has been awarded more than £12 million in capital funding and nearly £3 million in revenue funding to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure across the county from the Department for Transport's Active Travel Capability Fund.
The funding forms part of the Government's national commitment to invest £616 million in active travel over the next four years.
The allocation means Norfolk will receive:
- £3,052,372 per year in capital funding from 2026/27 to 2029/30
- £957,705 per year in revenue funding from 2026/27 to 2028/29
This long-term settlement will provide certainty for planning and delivering projects that make it easier and safer for residents to walk, cycle, and wheel around the county.
Cllr Graham Plant, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Transport, said:
"This funding will allow us to continue improving our walking and cycling infrastructure and means we can deliver more from our agreed LCWIP (Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan) from Norfolk. We want to give people the choice in how they travel and make active travel a realistic and attractive option for more people. These investments will help reduce congestion, improve air quality, and support healthier lifestyles across the county."
The Department for Transport will issue formal grant documentation in due course, and Norfolk County Council will publish details of planned schemes as they are confirmed.
