Peter Lamb, the Labour MP for Crawley, has welcomed the Labour Government’s £2.05m investment in West Sussex transport, better connecting residents to jobs, education and public services.
The new funding for highways authorities gives councils the power to improve local public transport and to launch schemes that will boost growth and prioritise the transport options which matter most to their communities. These projects could include new zero-emission buses, improving accessibility, reducing congestion and making streets safer with improved lighting and crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
The funding comes as part of a broader government announcement, providing towns and rural areas across the country an additional £104m to improve local transport. This is a key part of the government’s wider £2.3bn investment to support local transport connections, helping to drive growth and access to opportunity. The funding will also ensure councils can manage the delivery of projects that improve journeys to work, shops and essential services across towns and rural areas, helping to grow local economies as part of the Government’s Plan for Change.
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