Funding available for road safety projects

Community groups, schools and organisations in Newtown, Welshpool and across north Powys are being invited to apply for a new road safety grant fund aimed at reducing collisions and improving safety on local roads.

The scheme, launched by Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn, will provide financial support for community-led projects designed to improve road safety, raise awareness and encourage safer behaviour among road users.

The Road Safety Community Grant Fund is open to local organisations and partnerships looking to deliver initiatives that could help make roads safer for drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.

Projects eligible for support include education and awareness campaigns, community engagement events, training programmes and pilot schemes based on evidence of local road safety concerns.

The Police and Crime Commissioner said the fund would allow communities to take a more direct role in addressing local road safety issues.

“Keeping our communities safe on our roads is a fundamental part of our wider mission to protect the public and reduce harm,” said Llywelyn.

“This Road Safety Community Grant Fund directly supports the priorities set out in our Police and Crime Plan 2025-2029, particularly our commitment to preventing crime and harm, supporting safer communities, and working in partnership to address the issues that matter most to local people.

“By investing in community-led initiatives, we are empowering local organisations to deliver practical, innovative solutions that improve road safety, change behaviours, and ultimately save lives.”

Applications will be assessed on their potential to improve road safety, deliver value for money and provide measurable benefits to local communities.

Organisations are also being encouraged to work in partnership with schools, charities, local authorities and enforcement agencies to maximise the impact of projects.

The fund is open for applications until 10pm on 19 July.

Further details, including eligibility criteria and application guidance, are available from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s funding programme.