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Powys County Council have secured over £17.7 million of Levelling Up Funding (LUF) from UK Government to promote recreational tourism in the county through transport investment.
The LUF aims to address regional disparities across the UK by investing in vital local infrastructure projects to increase pride in place and bring people closer to opportunity. The investment will enable the council to engage with communities and stakeholders to develop and deliver projects within the county, which aim to boost recreational tourism and contribute to local economic growth. These include:
Resurfacing - will improve access to tourist hotspots and support the National Cycle Network, facilitating better journey quality for residents and visitors.
Active travel - will provide improved access between key towns and the surrounding tourist destinations, making it easier for visitors to explore Powys using active modes and improve accessibility to key locations for residents. In particular, the schemes will include those planned for Llandrindod Lake, Brecon promenade, the next phase of the Llandrindod Wells to Howey route and a section of the Crickhowell to Llangattock route.
Rights of Way refurbishment - will enable and improve visitors' accessibility to Powys' diverse and valued Rights of Way network. This will include work to the Pont y Milgy footbridge in Ystradgynlais, Fron footbridge in Berriew, Festival footbridge options appraisal, Black Bridge in Berriew, Llangadfan footbridge and the Trans Cambrian Cycle Links Project.
Tourism has long since been identified as a key strength to support economic growth and prosperity in Powys. The localised Levelling Up funded projects, will collectively boost recreational tourism and contribute to local economic growth by:
improving accessibility and journey quality to key services and tourist locations;
widening the labour pool with improved connectivity to provide opportunities for local businesses and employers;
promoting active travel to contribute towards Powys' Net Zero targets in reducing its carbon emissions; and
developing an improved sense of place and enhanced attractiveness, where people are proud to live and visit Powys.
In 2021, the council secured just under £21million Levelling Up Funding (LUF) from UK Government to invest in two major projects in the county:
