The government has announced £104 million to improve local transport, including cleaner buses and safer cycling routes.
Local authorities will be able to spend the money to drive forward schemes that boost growth and matter most to their communities. For example, this could include new zero emission buses, improving accessibility, reducing congestion and making streets safer with improved lighting and crossings for pedestrians and cyclists.
The government has now confirmed how much funding each local authority across the country will be receiving under the Local Transport Grant (LTG).
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: "Good transport connections are the foundation of thriving communities, which is why we’re backing local authorities to transform journeys for millions of people across England.
"This investment will help councils to improve transport for local people – from cleaner buses to safer cycling routes – connecting communities with jobs, education and essential services.
"By putting resources directly into the hands of local leaders, we’re ensuring every part of the country benefits from better transport links that support economic growth and provide opportunity – all part of our Plan for Change."
Ben Plowden, chief executive, Campaign for Better Transport, said: "With 70 per cent of trips under 5 miles, properly resourced local authorities are central to the task of improving sustainable travel choices. Confirmation of this investment to help them plan and deliver schemes will be very welcome in towns and rural areas, where difficult journeys can cut people off from jobs, services and connections with others.
"Better transport makes a huge difference to people’s lives, unlocking opportunities and revitalising communities."
The Environment Agency is launching Flood Action Week, by urging the public to get flood ready.
The government has announced £84 million to prevent homelessness and support families over the winter.
The government has announced plans for a review of GP funding to deliver fairer distribution of funding and tackle health inequalities.
Government, regulators and industry have signed an agreement to deliver 21,000 new homes for North Sussex.
The government has announced that job advisers are to be embedded in GP surgeries to offer sick and disabled people help into work.
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