AN organisation that works to boost cycling across the district has received a cash award.

Bradford Capital of Cycling has been granted £50,000 by the West Yorkshire mayor, Tracy Brabin.

It is amongst 10 community groups in the region to share nearly £500,000, to create 'walking and cycling hubs'.

"We want to encourage more people to get around our region using healthy active travel choices," says Ms Brabin.

"Walking, cycling and wheeling have so many benefits for health and wellbeing – as well as tackling the climate emergency – and these hubs in the heart of our communities will encourage more people to give active travel a go.

"This will help us build a greener and better-connected West Yorkshire."

In addition, over £100,000 will be given to more than 20 groups via West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s community grants scheme.

The grants, of up to £5,000 each, will support projects focusing on overcoming specific barriers to walking and cycling in communities.

Ms Brabin adds: "This is all part of our ongoing work designed to create a modern, greener, integrated transport network – with a mass transit system, bus services being brought back under public control, and greater walking and cycling facilities."