Telford & Wrekin Council has secured almost £700,000 from Government to make walking, wheeling and cycling more accessible and provide people with more choices as to how they travel around the borough.

Funding of £677,926 has been allocated to the council from the Active Travel Fund 2025/26.

Simply put, active travel involves using your body and being physically active to make a journey and is great for healthier lifestyles.

The money will 'support local transport authorities with developing and constructing walking, wheeling and cycling facilities in England', with revenue funding supporting network planning and early scheme design plus community engagement and training activities.

This funding means more money to support walking, wheeling and cycling facilities across the borough and supports the priorities and campaigns set out in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan and provides more choice or both residents and visitors.

Following receipt of this funding, council officers will work closely with elected members, communities and Active Travel England to determine how best to allocate the funding to protect care and invest to achieve a sustainable future for residents.

Find out more about active travel in Telford and Wrekin or more about developing Telford and Wrekin’s cycling network