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Vale of Glamorgan Schools Boost Bike Confidence Thanks to Active Travel Funding

A number of Vale of Glamorgan schools have received brand new fleets of bikes, helmets, and storage facilities, thanks to Active Travel funding secured by the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

  • Thursday, 09 October 2025

    Vale of Glamorgan


New BikesThe initiative aims to boost cycling confidence among pupils and staff, supporting National Standards Cycle Training and broader efforts to promote active travel to and from school. 

Repair kits and adult bikes were also provided, allowing schools to maximise the impact of the equipment.

 

The schools benefiting from the scheme include:

 

  • Albert Primary School
  • All Saints Church in Wales Primary School
  • Cogan Primary School
  • Peterston-Super-Ely Primary School
  • Y Bont-Faen Primary School

All five schools are already taking significant steps to support active travel. Each has developed and submitted an Active Travel School Plan, which outlines commitments to increase walking, wheeling and cycling among pupils. 

All Saints Primary School Pupils New BikesSome of the schools have also taken part in School Street closures, where roads outside the school gates are temporarily closed during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times, to help reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and encourage more active, healthier journeys to school.

Cllr Bronwen Brooks, Cabinet Member for Sustainable Places, said: “We’re delighted to support these schools through Active Travel funding. Providing bikes and the right infrastructure helps remove barriers and gives children a safe, fun way to build their confidence in cycling. 

“These schools are leading the way in encouraging greener, healthier journeys, and we’re proud to support their commitment through practical measures like this. It’s all part of our wider strategy to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive across the Vale.”

The new bikes form a key part of the Council’s wider climate and wellbeing goals, supporting families to make more sustainable transport choices and helping young people develop lifelong healthy habits.