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Written question asked by Damien Moore (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024. It was answered by Guy Opperman (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Active Travel: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of requiring local authorities to undertake local consultations before allocating funding through his Department's active travel schemes.

Answer

Local authorities already have a statutory requirement to consult on all highways schemes, including for active travel, in line with existing legislation such as the Equality Act (2010) and Road Traffic Regulation Act (1984). Additionally, Active Travel Fund guidance is clear that all schemes must be developed in consultation with local communities to enable a range of views to be considered and given due regard.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26250
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Finance Local government Active travel
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk