Levelling Up Active Travel 2022-01-24
2022-01-24
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Q1
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The MP asked about the role of active travel in the upcoming levelling-up White Paper, referencing the £710 million funding commitment.
What role will active travel have in the forthcoming levelling-up White Paper?
Active travel is central to levelling up health, air quality, social connectedness, and prosperity. The Government committed £710 million of new active travel funding at the spending review and are establishing an active travelling support system. The White Paper will discuss transport's contributions to levelling up, including active travel.
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The MP asked about the inclusion of the 20-minute neighbourhood principle in upcoming planning reforms to support net zero carbon emissions.
Will the Secretary of State include the 20-minute neighbourhood principle in the upcoming planning reforms?
I completely agree with the hon. Lady on the 20-minute neighbourhood principle, which aims to create communities where people can walk or cycle to all facilities and amenities they need.
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The answer acknowledges the principle but does not confirm its inclusion in planning reforms.
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The MP inquired about the recognition of grassroots sports clubs and facilities in the levelling-up White Paper.
Will the Secretary of State confirm that grassroots sports clubs will be acknowledged in the White Paper?
The hon. Friend is right; the levelling-up fund and community ownership fund are oriented towards supporting cultural and sporting activities, as seen in Bury where the fan-led consortium took over Gigg Lane through the community ownership fund.
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The question about grassroots sports clubs was not directly addressed; instead, an anecdote about Bury's football club takeover was shared.
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