With projects funded by this new scheme, lorry drivers are set to benefit from improved and safer rest areas and roadside facilities in England.

Through the HGV Parking and Driver Welfare Grant Scheme, operators of truck-stops and roadside services can apply for government funding to carry out improvements to driver facilities.

The scheme provides match funding to support industry operators to improve HGV facilities in any of the following areas:

• Driver welfare facilities - including toilets, shower facilities, rest areas.
• Security for drivers - including lighting systems, CCTV and monitoring equipment, and secure fencing.
• HGV parking capacity - including spaces and layout.

The initiative forms part of the Government’s actions to address the shortage of HGV drivers and boost recruitment and retention.

Applicants can apply for up to £315,000 per site to invest in capital improvement projects only.

Businesses that operate HGV driver facilities at independent truck stops, motorway service areas, trunk road service areas, or local authority truck stops may apply. Sites must be located on, or near to, the strategic road network in England.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted by 24 February 2023.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate that the improvement project can be completed by 31 March 2024.

For more information, visit the UK Government website.