MK City Council commits 5-year funding

In September 2024, Cycling Citizens MK received a written commitment from MK City Council to funding for the alliance 2024-29.

Murray Woodburn, Head of Traffic & Transportation, wrote:

"Milton Keynes City Council has agreed a funding package to support a Community Organising approach to achieving cycling behavioural change in Milton Keynes from 2024 to 2029.

£20k per annum has been allocated towards the funding of a Community Organiser, with a further £10k per annum towards related survey, event, and project work to be agreed separately and as directed by the Cycling Alliance.

In addition the Council will fund a British Cycling Community Coach (including bikes and van)  for the same five year period to 2029 at the cost of £40k per annum to provide additional support to the Community Organiser in achieving a modal shift towards cycling.

This funding will be provided from the Council’s annual funding allocation from Active Travel England and will be underwritten by the Council’s own funding.

During this same period the Council will endeavour to secure further grant funding for the improvement of infrastructure and other initiatives to increase the levels of cycle use across MK.

It is hoped that by demonstrating the Council’s long-term commitment to delivering modal change towards cycling in this way, future MK Cycling Alliance partners will be emboldened to become more invested in the organisation."

This is a fantastic win for Cycling Citizens MK.