Lincolnshire County Council has been told it needs to drive up standards of active travel infrastructure, but council leaders fear funding will be slashed by up to 75% in the next round.
The ratings are used to guide initial funding allocations and higher rated authorities are eligible for more cash. However, support also aims to ensure that “eventually, there will be no rating zero authorities”.A spokesperson for Lincolnshire County Council said the c Parklets installed in Louth caused controversy last year, resulting in them being removed. | Photo: Andrew Leonard“This won’t affect any schemes we are working on or considering.
They said densely populated areas had an advantage on rural locations due to the benefit-to-cost ration.Despite this the council is continuing to develop plans, including increasing cycle parking.