Consideration has been given to submitting a feasibility plan to progress to the next stage of the Department for Transport Active Travel Social Prescribing Pilot, in order to bid for up to £1.5 million.

RESOLVED -

That the submission of a feasibility plan to progress to the next stage of the Department for Transport Active Travel Social Prescribing Pilot and to bid for up to £1.5 million, be approved.

The above decision has been made because a successful funding bid will allow further work with key communities, who will most benefit from increased levels of physical activity, through cycling and walking social prescribing activities in Gateshead.