Council urges COMMUNITIES TO MAKE MOST OF TRANSPORT FUNDING

Community transport operators in Argyll and Bute are being encouraged to investigate their eligibility for funding being awarded by the Council.



The Enhanced Demand Responsive Transport Initiative offers one, two or three years’ funding to voluntary and/or community groups interested in providing community transport measures in Argyll and Bute, particularly where there are no scheduled bus services or where such services are very limited.



These measures may include community car schemes or community mini-bus schemes, but other community based transport solutions will be considered.



Argyll and Bute Council is particularly keen to encourage and support the most efficient use of existing transport resources including partnership working in rural areas, and schemes which will benefit the community as a whole.



Application forms are available from Argyll and Bute Council website’s at http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/content/roadsandtransport/communitytransport/enhanceddrtinitiative



Completed applications should be returned by 18 December 2009 for consideration by the Steering Group. Successful projects will be offered funding to commence their scheme from 1 April 2010.



For further information ,please call the Council’s Community Transport Officer on 01546 604291.