Kent secures £6 million multi-year Active Travel funding

From 2026, Kent will receive over £5.2 million each year in capital funding for four years (2026/27 to 2029/30), alongside £1.6 million per year in revenue funding for three years (2026/27 to 2028/29). The funding is provided through the Local Transport Consolidated Settlements, managed by DfT.

This long‑term investment gives the county the certainty it needs to plan ahead and deliver real improvements that will make active travel safer, easier, and more attractive for everyone. This could include new school safety zones, improved walking and cycling infrastructure, or new cycle and wheelchair paths. The main aim is to support people to leave the car at home for short journeys.

Once KCC receives a formal settlement letter, the council will start engaging with the 12 districts and boroughs, community groups and partners to prioritise schemes and ensure maximum impact.

Peter Osborne, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: “This funding is a welcome boost for Kent. It gives us the certainty we need to plan ahead and invest in the infrastructure that makes every day journeys easier and safer.

‘Our priority is to deliver practical improvements that support local communities, strengthen our high streets, and give people real choices in how they travel. We will make sure this money is spent wisely and delivers visible results for residents across the county.”

For more information on the funding visit: England’s councils given £626m for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes