Truckstop upgrade funding support announced
The RHA continues to campaign for improved facilities. As a result, we are pleased to see today’s announcement from the UK Government on further grants awarded to truck stops to improve toilets, showers, security, rest areas and more.
The funding is from the third year of the HGV parking and driver welfare grant scheme, which will come in addition to £8 million from industry, for a total funding boost of £12.5 million to improve truckstops.
RHA Director of Public Affairs & Policy, Declan pang welcomed the move.
He said: “We are delighted to see funding allocated to drive improvements to standards and capacity at lorry parks and truck stops across England.
“The grant scheme continues to be a very welcome commitment from government and the industry to bring about much-needed improvements for lorry drivers who are a vital workforce in keeping the country’s supply chains moving. We look forward to seeing the impact of these investments in improving conditions and driver welfare.”
The announcement follows successful RHA lobbying for £100m combined government/industry investment for truck parking improvements.
Today’s £12.5 million for truckstops follows £31 million in previous joint government and industry funding as part of earlier application windows.
The RHA also secured and spearheads a government and Industry taskforce to address issues limiting the construction of new truck parking facilities.
Applying for funding
We encourage truck stops and motorway service areas to apply for funding.
More information on securing funding here: https://bit.ly/4eDh8G3.
Closing date is 30 March 2025.
More on RHA campaigning for improved roadside driver facilities.
