North Lincolnshire Council, Barton Upon Humber Levelling Up

• Location: North Lincolnshire, East Midlands

• Purpose: Delivering improved public transport and active travel links in Barton-upon-Humber. 

• Description: The funding is designed to improve sustainable travel routes to increase transport choice, enhance health outcomes, and improve air quality. This has led to the successful development of a more integrated transport network across Barton. A new integrated mobility hub with electric vehicle charging points has been built at Barton-on-Humber Railway Station. Additionally, improvements to local link roads will relieve traffic congestion, thereby reducing engine idling and improving air quality. These improvements also include an integrated cycle lane and new footpaths to expand access to active travel.

• Funding: North Lincolnshire Council was awarded £19.7 million in Levelling Up Funding 

• Conservative Councillor/ Council Lead: Cllr David Rose, Cabinet Member for Environment and Planning

• Further Reading: Barton Upon Humber Levelling Up Fund