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The recently launched KCC Active Travel Business Grants 2025, the pilot of an innovative funding initiative designed to supercharge sustainable commuting across Kent. This grant programme empowers Kent businesses to champion active travel by investing in infrastructure and supporting measures that encourage walking, wheeling, and cycling for both staff and customers. The window to apply for funding is now open until the 24 October 2025.

🌱 Why it matters
As the demand for greener, healthier travel options continues to grow, Kent’s business community is uniquely positioned to lead the charge. The grants will prioritise companies that actively support and promote active travel for staff and customers, plus are located adjacent to new and improved walking and cycling routes.

📍 Who should apply
The business must qualify as a:
• small business
• or a not-for-profit organisation
• or an NHS community facility such as a doctor’s surgery (not hospital sites).

The business must have a site in Kent (not Medway) and employ at least 2 staff members.

• We are looking for organisations who are committed to reshaping their travel culture by supporting staff and customers to travel more sustainably, plus identifying what facilities are needed to encourage active travel. This could include installing high quality cycle parking facilities, supplying lockers and showers for staff, pool bikes and electric hook-ups for e-bike charging or innovative facilities to support staff and customers in walking, wheeling, or cycling to access the business.

This initiative marks a pivotal step in Kent’s journey toward a sustainable future. It is a chance to spotlight companies and local organisations making bold moves to rethink transport, reduce congestion, improve health, and improve local air quality for their staff and customers. From boutique retail hubs to major industrial parks, this grant program is transforming how Kent moves—one commute at a time.

All details about the scheme and a link to register an application is available here: Active Travel Business Grants – Kent County Council.

If you have any questions, please contact the Active Travel Team directly at .
KCC Active Travel Business Grants poster 25

Emergency Road Closure – Straw Mill Hill, Tovil – 1st September 2025 (Maidstone)

It will be necessary to close Straw Mill Hill, Tovil from 1st September 2025 for up to 26 days.

The road will be closed at the junction with Cave Hill, Tovil.

The alternative route is via
Southbound Diversion: Stockett Lane, B2163 Heath Road, A229 Linton Hill, A229 Loose Road, A229 Sheals Crescent, Old Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Hill. Northbound Diversion: B2010 Tovil Hill, B2010 Tovil Road, Old Tovil Road, A229 Upper Stone Street, A229 Loose Road, A229 Linton Road, B2163 Heath Road, Stockett Lane.

This is to enable sewer repairs and maintenance to be carried out by Tamdown.
Public Notice - Straw Mill Hill

The UK government will be carrying out a national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September at 3pm.Print A4 Poster English

Emergency Road Closure – Teasaucer Hill, Tovil – 4th August 2025 (Maidstone)

It will be necessary to close Teasaucer Hill, Tovil from 4th August 2025 for up to 4 days.

The road will be closed at the junctions of Cripple Street and Bockingford Lane.

The alternative route is via Teasaucer Hill, Cripple Street, A229 Loose Road, A229 Linton Road, B2163 Heath Road, Stockett Lane, Cave Hill, Hayle Mill Road and vice versa.

This is to enable burst water main repairs to be carried out by South East Water.
Public Notice - Teasaucer Hill

Please note new dates have been agreed for these works. New estimated start date is 2nd January 2026, with an estimated end date of 16th January 2026.

SGN – Temporary Road Closure – Cripple Street & Teasaucer Hill, Maidstone – 11th August 2025 (Maidstone District)
Due to works planned to be undertaken by SGN, it will be necessary to close part of Cripple Street & Teasaucer Hill, Loose, from 11th August 2025 with estimated completion by 31st August 2025.
Cripple Street & Teasaucer Hill, Loose, will be closed in the vicinity of Bockingford Court. To the extent indicated by signs and barriers on site.
The alternative route for any Northbound through traffic is via Cripple Street, A229 Loose Road, A229 Sheals Crescent, Old Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Road, B2010 Tovil Hill, Straw Mill Hill, Cave Hill, Hayle Mill Road and Teasaucer Hill.
The alternative route for any Southbound through traffic is via Teasaucer Hill, Hayle Mill Road, Cave Hill, Stockett Lane, Busbridge Road, High Banks, Old loose Hill, A229 Linton Road, A229 Loose Road and Cripple Street.
Pedestrian access will be maintained during the works.
The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce to allow gas main replacement works to be carried out, works are undertaken by SGN.
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