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Active Travel England Confirms Multi‑Year Grants, With £11.1m for BCP and £13m for Sussex Councils

Grants are linked to delivery capability ratings to match funding with capacity.

Overview

  • BCP Council is awarded £11,116,505 over four years, with its annual allocation rising from £1.45m in 2025–26 to £2.95m from 2026–27.
  • ATE has given BCP a level 3 rating, one of only a few nationally, unlocking additional capital for active travel schemes.
  • Across Sussex, Brighton & Hove receives £4,538,302, East Sussex £3,376,793, and West Sussex £5,464,466 over the next four years.
  • Brighton & Hove is rated level 2, while East Sussex and West Sussex are level 1, which brings targeted support to strengthen delivery.
  • The £626m national programme targets 500 miles of new and upgraded routes and an extra 170,000 daily active trips, with £21.6m reserved for 2026/27 top-ups.