£100,000 fund launched to improve Strathclyde paths
This fund aims to create more accessible and safer paths across communities to encourage active travel and reduce transport emissions.
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Kevin Lafferty, chief executive of Walking Scotland, said: "At Walking Scotland, our mission is to help make walking and wheeling part of everyday life.
"This fund gives local groups the chance to make meaningful changes in their communities, helping more people walk and wheel in the places they live.
"Whether it's a new shortcut to school or improving access for all, these projects will make it easier to choose walking as part of everyday life."
The fund will support a range of improvements to path networks, including upgraded surfacing, lighting, accessible seating, signage, planting, and design work for future projects.
It will also support the removal of physical barriers to improve access for wheelchair users, cargo bikes, and adapted equipment.
To be eligible for the fund, groups must be constituted, hold a bank account, and be based within the SPT area.
This includes Argyll and Bute, East and South Ayrshire, East and West Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North and South Lanarkshire, and Renfrewshire.
The fund is open to charities, community groups, not-for-profits, community councils, educational establishments, and national park authorities.
Businesses and individuals are not eligible to apply.
Stephen Dornan, chair of SPT, said: "The SPT Community Path Fund is a practical way for communities to improve their local infrastructure, creating safer, more accessible routes for walking and wheeling.
"Through investment in lighting, signage, seating, and upgraded paths, we hope to encourage more people to take up active travel.
"This initiative reflects SPT's commitment to enhancing social inclusion, reducing transport emissions, and promoting better health and wellbeing across the region."
Applications are now open and will close on September 8, with all funded work to be completed by February 23, 2026.
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A series of free online information sessions will be held to support applicants and answer queries.
These will take place on July 22 from 2pm to 3pm and 6.30pm to 7.30pm, July 28 from 2pm to 3pm, and July 29 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.
Registration is available on the Walking Scotland website.
To apply, groups should first submit a short expression of interest via Walking Scotland's Grants for All platform.
For more information, visit the Walking Scotland website or contact the team via communitypaths@walkingscotland.org.uk or 01786 641 851.
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