In June 2024, we were awarded nearly £200,000 in government funding to continue our work to:
This will help people:
The money will be used to support various projects in the city.
View the Capability & Ambition Fund 2025 map to see the current project area we are working on.
People in Brighton & Hove can now get rewards when they choose active and sustainable travel.
The ‘Move for Change’ initiative, powered by the BetterPoints app, launched in 2020 to encourage and reward residents and employees for walking, cycling, and using public transport.
When you sign up for the Move for Change challenge on the Betterpoints app, you can collect points which can be exchanged for discounts and vouchers at local shops, or you can donate them to charity.
When you use the app, you can earn or win BetterPoints or BetterTickets (for monthly online raffle prizes), when you take part in surveys and competitions.
Kick off your rewards to earn 250 BetterPoints.
Answer some short questions about your activity levels and travel habits. This will unlock your rewards.
Earn 10 BetterPoints up to 2 times a day by walking, wheeling, cycling or running in Brighton & Hove.
Earn 10 BetterPoints up to 2 times a day by taking the bus or train for journeys over 1/2 mile in Brighton & Hove.
Earn 10 BetterTickets (up to 4 times a day) into the draw for every active or sustainable travel journey over 1/2 mile in Brighton & Hove. Every day we're giving away 1,000 BetterPoints.
If you use a designated walking zone or cycle route, you can earn an extra 10 BetterTickets into the draw.
Share your active and sustainable travel story by completing our short survey. If selected, you could win 5,000 BetterPoints.
Refer a friend, family member or colleague to Move for Change to earn 100 BetterPoints and unlock the Ambassador Rewards.
You can refer a maximum of 5 friends to earn 500 BetterPoints.
Earn 10 BetterTickets (up to 4 times a day) into the draw for every active or sustainable travel journey over 1/2 mile in Brighton & Hove.
Every week we're giving away 5 lots of 1,000 BetterPoints.
Earn 20 BetterPoints for your onward active or sustainable journey from a Park Active Car Park.
Earn 20 BetterPoints for your gym, swim or exercise class at Freedom Leisure sites in Brighton & Hove.
Scan in up to 10 times per month to earn your reward.
Earn 1 BetterTicket (up to two times a day) into the draw for every active or sustainable travel journey over 1/2 mile in Brighton & Hove.
Every month we're giving away a 1-month Freedom Leisure membership.
Funding for eCargo bikes and the subsidy are no longer available however we can:
Find more information on our eCargo bike accelerator webpage.
This scheme is paused until further notice.
We have procured several e-bikes, funded through the Department for Transport’s Capability Fund 2021 to 2022.
These e-bikes will be loaned to employees at selected workplaces and healthcare settings to use for a 3-month trial period for commuting, work journeys (such as home visits) and leisure activity.
This project aims to encourage and create travel behaviour change which switches people from vehicle use to e-bikes for short journeys (between 0 and 5 miles).
E-bikes use an electrical assist motor which adds power while the rider is pedalling.
This enables people to ride for longer and further while carrying loads.
Riders get the same health benefits as from conventional bikes because they encourage people to cycle further and more frequently over time.
E-bikes also give riders confidence on busy roads.
This project will monitor and evaluate the use of e-bikes using the Department for Transport’s monitoring and evaluation guidance.
We’re aware of the impact travel and transport has on our city. For this reason, we need workplaces and organisations to play their part in reducing carbon emissions specifically from the daily commute and business travel.
Our free Dr Bikes service is now available again.
Dr Bike is a free cycling advice service delivered by Brighton & Hove City Council and funded by the Department for Transport.
The Dr Bike service is available for key workers, NHS staff, educational settings and community groups. Dr Bike can attend your event and provide free cycling advice and basic bicycle servicing.
The Dr Bike mechanics are all:
Dr Bike can provide:
Dr Bike does not provide
Dr Bike brings all the necessary equipment. You'll need to provide a table and chair, plus shelter or an indoor space if it’s raining.
We recommend promoting the session at least 2 weeks before the event to generate interest and encourage people to bring their bikes.
Dr Bike sessions are 3 hours long. The mechanic can service around 5 to 6 bikes in that time, depending on the work that needs to be done.
If you're organising a Dr Bike session for your staff, we recommend you have a queuing system in place, with slots of 30 minutes. A Dr Bike mechanic can notify staff when it's their turn and when their bike is ready for collection.
At community events, Dr Bike will see bikes on a first come, first served basis.
Dr Bike can be booked Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
To book you'll need to complete the Dr Bike booking form and send it in an email to us at transport.projects@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
We recommend that you provide alternative dates as well your preferred date for the session.
We'll send you a confirmation email and the information will be shared with our external partner who delivers Dr Bike. At least 48 hours before the event, Dr Bike will call you to finalise any details.
If you need to cancel, send an email to us at least 48 hours in advance of your Dr Bike session.
You can also email us if you need help with your booking or have any questions.
As part of Beryl BTN Bikes social value offer to Brighton & Hove City Council, the council was gifted 150 x one hundred free minute bundles. These free minute bundles are on offer to people living in East Brighton and Whitehawk who are jobseekers, on universal credit, student-hardship funds and social prescribing.
The promotion of the Beryl BTN Bikes scheme is part of a programme of projects funded by Department of Transport’s Capability & Ambition Fund. This case study demonstrates how working with people who are marginalised or have complex needs can benefit from active travel both physically and mentally.
Transport Planner and cycle instructor, Daniel Bianco, has been engaging with charities, NHS Trusts and Primary Care Networks since December 2024 to promote this fantastic offer to people who’d benefit from it.
Recently, the charity Together Co, which works with individuals who are lonely or socially isolated referred Jonathan, via social prescribing, to Daniel to try cycling. Jonathan hadn’t cycled since he was in his teens so some cycle training really benefited him.
Image: Jonathan at Varley Park after his cycle ride.
Jonathan met Daniel at the Level and tried one of the Beryl electric bicycles. He was shown how to use the Beryl App and access the free 100 minute bundle. This offer enables free unlocking and the minute bundle, once activated is valid for 12 months.
Together, Jonathan and Daniel cycled from The Level to Varley Park in Colden.
This is what Jonathan said after Daniel checked in with him the day after cycling:
“Thanks so much for checking in – and yes, I’m still standing… though I must admit, I felt like John Wayne on my way home yesterday! My legs are absolutely knackered today, but in a good way – I’m definitely feeling the years without proper workouts or routine catching up with me. That said, yesterday’s ride left a lasting impression on me. It was more than just exercise – it was the first time in a long while I’ve truly felt free, like a bird coasting through the cycle lanes of Brighton and Hove.
It genuinely helped shift something in me mentally – to feel the wind on my face, out in the world again, rather than being trapped indoors battling anxiety, depression, and the mental fog of a stressful few years. It’s hard to express how significant that short session was. You gave me more than a cycling lesson – it was a moment of clarity, a reminder of what living can feel like.
I also want to thank you again, and give due credit to Together Co, who got me linked into this through my GP. Honestly, it’s these small-but-powerful interventions that can shift the tide for people like me. I believe initiatives like this should be championed more widely across council services – they’re proactive, empowering, and help people reclaim confidence, health and dignity – especially for those coming from marginalised or complex backgrounds.
Looking forward to the next ride – and thanks again for being part of a much-needed turning point in my life.”
It is hoped that this Beryl BTN Bikes offer will help people in similar circumstances to Jonathan, who live in fringe areas of Brighton & Hove to access affordable and sustainable transportation.
