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Cycle to Work Scheme

Published: 18/09/2014

Flintshire County Council’s Cycle to Work scheme is back and running between 15 September 2014 and 3 October 2014. Cycle to Work is a Tax and National Insurance free scheme to help promote healthier journeys to work and reduce pollution and congestion. By taking part in the scheme employees can save an average of up to 25 per cent off the cost of a bike in tax and NI contributions, depending on a person’s income tax band. The Council aims to show the benefits of a Cycle to Work scheme and encourage other employers to offer their employees alternative transport choices and promote cycling as a part of a daily active and healthy lifestyle. Employers of all sizes across the public, private and voluntary sectors can implement a tax exempt loan scheme for their employees. Flintshire County Council in conjunction with P & MM, an award winning marketing services agency that specialises in performance improvement launched its first opportunity to take part in the scheme in August 2009. Since the launch of the scheme approximately 302 employees have participated in the scheme. Councillor Bernie Attridge, Cabinet Member for Environment said: “The Cycle to Work scheme has great benefits from improving health to helping the environment. The Council has been part of it for over four years and would encourage anyone who is able, to sign up and cycle to work. It doesn’t matter what size your business is, everyone can participate and we’d recommend the scheme to all employers in the County.” Council employees can register to participate in the Cycle to Work Scheme between 15 September 2014 and 3 October 2014. For more information on Cycle to Work Scheme visit the Department of Transport’s website http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling/cycletoworkguidance/