Decision details

To request authorisation to submit schemes to the Mayoral Active Travel Fund.

Authorisation to submit a bid to the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Mayoral Active Travel Fund for grant funding in the amount of £1,281,282 with a match funding contribution from North Yorkshire Council of £215,672.

The schemes that are recommended to be submitted for delivery using the MATF will help North Yorkshire Council to deliver on local, regional and national priorities. It will improve safety and accessibility, deliver economic and health benefits as well as help to deliver an improved active travel network.

Alternative options were considered, including the possibility of not submitting a bid. However, officers believe that the bids being put forward will best contribute to the Council’s priorities and secure better outcomes for people across North Yorkshire.