An exciting opportunity in the form of a brand-new role at Nestrans – we’re recruiting for a People and Place Officer. The People and Place programme is a regional delivery model for active and sustainable behaviour change in Scotland and supports the work of Nestrans in encouraging behaviour change in line with our Regional Transport Strategy. The successful candidate will support the delivery of our local People and Place programme, working in partnership with Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Transport Scotland, and delivery partners from across the region. With a …
Consultation seeks to identify more opportunities for walking and wheeling in north east communities
On behalf of: Walking Scotland Walking Scotland have launched a local consultation to better understand the walking and wheeling habits of residents in three north east communities. The consultations will be taking place in Kincorth, Westhill and Kemnay. The charity-led initiative aims to identify barriers that prevent people from walking or wheeling, whether for leisure, commuting, or connecting to public transport. Insights gathered through the consultation will help to identify ways to reduce barriers to walking, improve accessibility and encourage people to walk and wheel locally. Organisers are keen to …
Funding Now Open for Active and Sustainable Travel Projects
Nestrans is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two major funding schemes. The initiatives are designed to empower organisations and communities to help people walk, wheel, cycle and travel more sustainably across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The People and Place Programme and the Community Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme have both opened for applications. What’s On Offer People and Place Programme The People and Place Programme, funded by Transport Scotland, supports projects that encourage walking, wheeling, cycling, and sustainable travel. The programme aims to help reduce car usage and …
Nine Ways You Can Benefit from Over £2 million in New Funding for Sustainable Travel in the North East.
Thousands of people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are set to benefit from over £2 million in funding aimed to support walking, wheeling, cycling and sustainable travel. £2.1m of funding was awarded to the region from Transport Scotland’s People and Place programme after a successful bid by Nestrans. Nestrans is now working with experienced local partners to deliver projects that will bring advantages to your community. Here are nine ways people across the north east can benefit: Join led walks and bike rides: Participate in guided walks and bike rides designed …
Community and Charity Funding Available for Active and Sustainable Travel Projects
Community groups, charities and social enterprises interested in developing sustainable travel projects are being encouraged to apply for new grant funding. The People and Place Community Project Grant Fund provides funding for local projects which empower people to make active and sustainable travel choices. It aims to fund small up projects (up to a total award ceiling of approximately £10,000) that support people to increase their use of active and/or sustainable transport modes. We’re looking to work with community groups, voluntary organisations, registered charities, social enterprises, community benefit societies and community interest companies (CICs). We want …