Isolated councils receive transport funding boost

Motorists in the countryside are being offered a lifeline, with new integrated local transport funding helping to build a better infrastructure.

The Government’s Total Transport Pilot Fund will release funds to successful applicants across the country, allowing English local authorities to share a funding pot of £7.6 million.

It is hoped that the money will allow councils to find new ways to link isolated regions with more established public transport routes.

“Good transport is the lifeblood of local communities and we must ensure every penny spent is being used effectively.” Said Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

“This is about improving access to the services people rely on most, from getting to school, to the shops or the local hospital. It is part of our long term economic plan to improve the lives of hard working people up and down the country.”

The Total Transport Pilot Fund competition was launched on 14 January 2015 and 42 bids were received from local authorities in England.

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