West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is going to give young people the opportunity to get cycling as it launches two Bike Libraries as part of the Welcome to Yorkshire Bike Libraries Scheme.
The new Bike Libraries have been officially launched today, 18 April, by the Mayor of Calderdale, Councillor Howard Blagbrough, at Halifax Fire Station.
The scheme, started by Yorkshire Bank, is the world’s first bike bank scheme and sees people donate unwanted bikes which are then fixed up and available to hire free of charge.
Since the first Yorkshire Bank Bike Library opened last year, 38 have launched across the county, nearly 5,000 bikes have been donated and more than 36,000 chances to ride a bike have been offered to children.
Sir Gary Verity, Chief Executive of Welcome to Yorkshire, said: “The Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries is a truly unique scheme launched as a legacy of the Tour de France and Tour de Yorkshire, designed to give every child in Yorkshire access to a bike, regardless of their circumstances.”
£8.5m Plan Approved to Transform Blackburn Church into Creative Hub
£1.9m Investment Plan for Pools, Museums and Family Hubs
Six Charged After County Lines Raids in Calderdale and Bradford
Tribute paid to hospital radio legend Patrick Murphy
Bradford nurseries recognised with elite ‘900 Club’ award
Muslim Aid Launches Winter Support for Vulnerable Communities
30 Years of Clean-Ups: Britain’s Largest Muslim Youth Group Takes to the Streets on New Year’s Day
Legal Show
Remix Saturdays
The Golden Era
Bhangra Nights