A significant chunk of the severe cuts planned to active travel in the government’s original draft budget were reversed in the final version, approved by Parliament this week… Continue reading Scottish Budget improved!
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[Big update below, 14.2.12] Edinburgh City councillors have taken a remarkable decision on cycling investment in today’s Council 2012/13 budget, setting a completely new standard for other councils… Continue reading Edinburgh sets new standard In advance of Wednesday’s final budget debate and vote, Finance Secretary John Swinney is “looking carefully” at “sustainable travel budgets” … Continue reading Budget change of heart ?? Spokes and the Bike Station met Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP on February 1st to discuss cycling investment in Scotland… Continue reading Spokes meets Transport Minister Spokes has issued a manifesto to political parties contesting the City of Edinburgh council elections… Continue reading Council Elections 3 May 2012 The new Future Transport Fund, announced in the draft budget, was fleshed out somewhat today by Transport Minister Keith Brown – but does not redress the Scottish Government’s drastic cuts to active travel investment. Continue reading Future Transport Fund Around 350 people turned up for the budget protest today – an inspiring gathering of highly motivated citizens… Continue reading Budget protest: photos & report
Unless the draft SNP budget is amended, cuts in walking/cycling investment look to be even worse than Spokes predicted, with only some 67 pence of every £100 transport spending likely to go to active travel. Please contact your MSPs and join the lunchtime protest on Weds 11 January [click on the graphic and see end of this article]. JAN 9 LATEST – See our new BUDGET PROTEST HANDOUT [pdf 774k]. Over 250 people now signed up to come, including from around Scotland!! Continue reading Jan 11 Budget Protest Click on the seasonal concept you’re interested in …
In a report on the draft 2012-13 Scottish budget, MSPs from all parties, including the ruling SNP, have forcefully endorsed the outcry from numerous individuals and organisations over the severe proposed cuts to active travel. The cuts come alongside a £100m rise in trunk road spending – a trunk roads increase which is more than 5 times the total of cycling investment. But will SNP Ministers listen? Will they even pay attention to their own 2011 election manifesto? With the budget not finalised until January, make your feelings known now! Continue reading Budget: MSPs support Spokes |
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