Ten West Yorkshire community groups will receive a share of almost £500,000 to help people walk, wheel and cycle. Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin has allocated grants of up to £50,000 to 10 walking and cycling hubs, which provide free advice, equipment and group activities to help boost healthy travel options across the region.

The Mayor has invested more than £1.7 million in 33 of these hubs since 2022 as part of her ambition to enable access to opportunities for walking, cycling and wheeling as part of the Weaver Network.

The hubs will also help the Mayor deliver on her Local Transport Plan – which guides all transport policy and investment in the region – set to be adopted by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority next month.

One of the projects to receive investment in the latest round of funding is Seacroft Active Travel Hub in Leeds, which opened in 2023 in the Denis Healey Centre.

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said:

“We want to enable as many people as possible to get around their communities by walking, wheeling or cycling.

“These hubs – supported by wonderful volunteers – are building confidence, bringing people together and breaking down barriers to getting active.

“Together, we’re building a greener and better-connected West Yorkshire that works for all.”

The volunteers who support the Seacroft hub provide free activities and services, including fixing bikes, guidance on walking routes and help building people’s confidence with cycling.

The hub also provides wider support, such as working with police community support officers to tackle bike theft in the area and giving blood pressure checks.

(Picture: West Yorkshire Combined Authority)