Village Voice April/May 2013 | Page 17

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK New funding for South Downs communities’ sustainable transport projects The Sustainable Transport Solutions Fund (STSF) is a small grants scheme fund administered by the South Downs National Park Authority which offers grants from between £250 to £15,000 and up to 75 per cent of a project. To be eligible projects must demonstrate an effective plan that encourages long-term changes in the way people travel and gets more people travelling by foot, bike and public transport to and within the National Park. Examples of the kinds of projects the fund can support include: Free advice to woodland owners could boost local economy People who own woods across the South Downs National Park are being offered free advice on how to manage their land to support wildlife and the local economy. The South Downs Forestry Partnership are also offering networking opportunities for woodland owners to learn from the experts. For more information on this project or woodland management advice, contact the Woodland and Forestry Development Officer at [email protected] or visit www.southdowns.gov.uk/lookingafter/woodlands/woodland-management ALRESFORD BOWLING CLUB · cycle parking and cycle-friendly street furniture; Sun Lane · small scale improvements to access for cyclists and walkers of all abilities; www.alresfordbowlingclub.org.uk · guided walking and cycling experiences, self-guided walks and cycle routes maps; · initiatives that provide access to a bicycle; · update of leaflets/maps for visitor attractions; · charging points for electric vehicles; · small grants of up to £500 to promote sustainable transport. More information about the scheme is available online at www.sou ѡ