TRAVEL schemes in Powys have received a funding boost from the Welsh Government

It was announced at Powys County Council’s annual meeting, on Thursday May 16, that the authority had received over £1.7 million from  five successful grant applications.

One grant is for £1 million to build a third bridge crossing in Newtown for walking and cycling.

The announcement was made on May 16,  in a written statement by Welsh Government Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Transport, Ken Skates.

The £1,718,260 for Powys is part of funding worth £32.9million given to schemes the length and breadth of Wales.

At the meeting, finance portfolio holder, Cllr Aled Davies (Conservative – Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant) brought the councillors’ attention to the breaking news from Cardiff:

Cllr Davies said: “Can I bring the council’s attention to a bit of good news today.

“Ken Skates has announced we will be receiving grants from the Local Transport Fund and Local Transport Network Fund.

“There are five schemes it would benefit in Powys.

“Much of this has been in the media, but it has just been confirmed.”

Cllr Davies congratulated corporate director for economy and environment, Nigel Brinn on the successful grant applications.

“Thanks Nigel and your team for pursuing those grants, you only have to build a bridge now.”

In his statement, Mr Skates AM, said: “The grants are a substantial investment to support sustainable local economic growth, enhance public transport facilities, create and improve routes that will encourage more people in Wales to walk and cycle.”

The successful schemes in Powys are:

  • Road Safety Revenue Grant, Education & Training – £125,260
  • Local Transport Fund, Llandrindod Wells  – £85,000
  • Local Transport Network Fund, Passenger Infrastructure Enhancements – £350,000
  • Active Travel Fund, Strategic – Newtown Bridge (The Third Crossing) – £1 million
  • Core Active Travel Fund Allocation  – £158,000