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Levelling Up: Active Travel

Monday 24 January 2022 · 3 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Active travel is central to the Government's levelling-up agenda, with a commitment of 710 million in new funding.
  • The 20-minute neighbourhood principle will be included in upcoming planning reforms.
  • Grassroots sports clubs will be acknowledged in the White Paper through funds like the levelling-up fund and community ownership fund.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Wera Hobhouse Lib Dem Bath
Transport
Context

The MP asked about the role of active travel in the upcoming levelling-up White Paper, referencing the £710 million funding commitment.

Question

What role will active travel have in the forthcoming levelling-up White Paper?

Answer from Michael Gove

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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Q2 Wera Hobhouse Lib Dem Bath
Transport
Context

The MP asked about the inclusion of the 20-minute neighbourhood principle in upcoming planning reforms to support net zero carbon emissions.

Question

Will the Secretary of State include the 20-minute neighbourhood principle in the upcoming planning reforms?

Answer from Michael Gove

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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Not addressed: The answer acknowledges the principle but does not confirm its inclusion in planning reforms.

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Q3 Tom Hunt
Culture, Media & Sport
Context

The MP inquired about the recognition of grassroots sports clubs and facilities in the levelling-up White Paper.

Question

Will the Secretary of State confirm that grassroots sports clubs will be acknowledged in the White Paper?

Answer from Michael Gove

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.

Not addressed: The question about grassroots sports clubs was not directly addressed; instead, an anecdote about Bury's football club takeover was shared.

How: Changed Subject

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