en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Wiltshire Council Cabinet in the UK has agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department for Transport, confirming that Wiltshire will receive over £206 million in transport improvement funding over the next four years from the Integrated Transport Fund and Bus Service Fund. This transport improvement funding will be invested between 2026/27 and 2029/30.

The transport improvement funding will be specifically used to maintain and improve Wiltshire's roads, including resurfacing and preventative repairs; support local bus services, particularly routes relied upon by communities; improve walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure, such as footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and cycle lanes; invest in green transport, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure; implement local transport improvements to enhance safety, connectivity, and service accessibility; and strengthen planning, delivery, and monitoring to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.

This agreement provides Wiltshire Council with greater certainty over future transport improvement funding and allows the council to plan and implement long-term transport improvements. A Local Transport Delivery Plan will be published later this year, detailing how the transport improvement funding will be used and setting out governance, monitoring, and reporting arrangements as required by the Department for Transport.

Councillor Martin Smith, Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Highways, said: "This is a significant and very welcome investment for Wiltshire. Securing over £206 million in government funding provides the stability and confidence we need to plan and deliver tangible improvements for residents." He added: "This funding will be directed towards things people genuinely care about, including improving road conditions, supporting the bus services people depend on, and investing in safer, greener travel options. It also enables us to take a long-term approach, ensuring that transport improvements in Wiltshire continue to support our communities, economy, and environment."

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