In July 2020 government announced that under the Towns Fund programme they were offering Hereford a grant of £750,000 to fund capital projects that can be delivered this financial year. This grant will be used to support capital spend within the intervention framework as set out in the Towns Fund Further Guidance.
This grant and loan scheme will promote and encourage low carbon transport solutions. It will help to reduce congestion and improve air quality, with the added benefit of reducing fuel and vehicle maintenance costs. It will also raise awareness of low carbon travel options, encourage healthier choices and help reach the carbon neutrality target by 2030.

The council will act as the body that loans out or offers grants to schools and/or business for ecargo bikes.
The details of this loan or grant scheme have not been decided. This scheme will specifically address school transport by offering the opportunity for schools and parents to have Ecargo bikes on loan for an agreed period. The council wish to have a significant behavioural change in parents and ultimately reducing school road traffic.