A TOTAL of 300 residents who were looking for work have now found a job thanks to a council transport project.

Work to support job seekers in Brighton and Hove by helping them to access sustainable transport has reached the milestone.

In just under four years, 300 residents have found work as part of the Access Fund for Sustainable Travel project.

The project, which is supported by funding from the Department for Transport, offers practical help such as bus and train tickets during the first month of a paid job.

Brighton and Hove City Council also provides bikes if needed or good quality raincoats and shoes.

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Chairwoman of the environment, transport and sustainability committee Amy Heley said: “This project does fantastic work for people in the city and I’m pleased to see it has reached such a wonderful milestone.

“By offering practical support, we are able to remove some of the obstacles job seekers are faced with when trying to find employment or beginning a new job.

“With so much uncertainty in our economy at the moment, it’s vital we support those looking for work in any way we can."