Councillors have welcomed the news that the Tyne Valley's bid for levelling up funding has been accepted.
The south west area of Northumberland will receive a share of £14.7m to be spent on an "active travel scheme" connecting Hexham and Corbridge as part of the second round of funding from central Government.
Coun Nick Oliver, who represents Corbridge, and Coun Trevor Cessford who represents the Hexham West with Acomb ward, have campaigned for the cycle route since 2018 and were delighted with the news.
