Cllr Gill Mitchell

Leader of the Labour Group, Cllr Gill Mitchell, has written to the Cabinet Member in charge of transport requesting that Brighton and Hove Council commit to the Cycle to Work Guarantee.
 
Cllr Mitchell said:
“Nearly a quarter of all car journeys are made by people getting to and from work and cycling to work should be accessible to all who want it.  The Council is one of the largest employers in the City and should be making it easier for people to cycle to work.  Brighton & Hove is one of 18 Cycling Demonstration Cities in the country and it is great news that the Government is leading the way for local authorities and businesses to get more people cycling to work.”
 
The new initiative is aimed at encouraging large employers to promote cycling to work within their workforce by providing good facilities for staff to store bikes and change from their cycle to work clothes.  Employers would be supported by the Government to provide the following:

Secure, safe and accessible bike parking facilities for all staff who want them.

Good quality changing and locker facilities for all staff who want them.

Offset the cost of cycling equipment through the big tax savings of the ‘Cycle to Work Scheme’.

Free bike repair available for cyclists on or near site.

An implementation plan including targets for take-up, training and incentives to cycle.
 
Tony Mernagh from the  Brighton and Hove Business Forum said:
“This initiative addresses a number of issues, such as helping employers promote a healthy lifestyle and cutting the City’s carbon emissions.  Reducing congestion within the City will also increase our attractiveness to inward investors.”

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