I am continuing to campaign for Eastern walking and cycling access to Hitchin train station. However, delays primarily by North Herts District Council (but also Herts County Council) in preparing our community’s bid for the Levelling Up Fund mean that Hitchin has missed out on approximately £10m of Government funding. This is funding that I have worked very hard with Ministerial colleagues in government to give Hitchin a very good chance of securing.
This is a very disappointing outcome, especially as there has been strong cross party agreement on delivering this important project for Hitchin residents. As your Member of Parliament, I assure you that I will continue to campaign for this and ensure that this project has a successful bid next year when more Government funding is available.