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August 21, 2026

Grants of up to £10,000 on offer for walking and cycling projects

Good Morning West London — 2026-08-21

Transport for London is offering grants of up to £10,000 to community and not-for-profit groups to deliver walking and cycling projects across the capital.
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Grants of up to £10,000 on offer for walking and cycling projects

Grants of up to £10,000 on offer for walking and cycling projects

• Transport for London is offering grants of up to £10,000 to community and not-for-profit groups to deliver walking and cycling projects across the capital.

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