PLACE26 0102 - Acceptance of £35,000 from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authorities ‘Healthier Neighbourhoods and Routes to Opportunities Fund’ to deliver schools Walking, Wheeling and Cycling behaviour change initiatives
August 19, 2026 Executive Director of Place (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Executive Director of Place approved the acceptance of £35,000 in revenue funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority's 'Healthier Neighbourhoods and Routes to Opportunities Fund' on 19/08/2026. This funding will be used to deliver walking, wheeling, and cycling behaviour change initiatives in Doncaster schools during the 2026/27 school year. The decision includes entering a letter of agreement with the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to draw down the funds and deliver the "Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Awards for Schools" and the "Scoot to School Project".
Full council record
Purpose
See attached ODR for details
Decision
To accept £35,000 of revenue funding to deliver Walking, Wheeling and Cycling initiatives within Doncaster Schools in school year 2026/27.
Enter letter of agreement with South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority to draw down £35,000 for walking, wheeling and cycling revenue services.
Alternative options considered
Do Nothing
Not accepting the funding would see a detrimental effect on levels of walking, wheeling and cycling within the borough increasing road congestion, air pollution and an increase in physical inactivity.
Do Something
Acceptance of the funding would enable City of Doncaster Council to deliver active travel revenue services positively impacting road congestion, air pollution and an increase in physical
activity.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 19 Aug 2026 |