Living Streets - News and Press Releases

Leeds Council lead the walking way

The Transport Policy team at Leeds City Council had been trying for several years to find a walking promotion to encourage their colleagues and people across the city to get out and about on foot. Three years ago, they came across Living Streets Walking Works Campaign who was running an annual Walk to Work Day in London and decided to take part in Leeds as well.

In 2009, the Living Streets Walk to Work Week was made national, which gave...

Our response to 'Designing Streets'

Living Streets' response to the Scottish Government policy document 'Designing Streets'

Keith Irving, Living Streets Scotland Manager said:

“We are pleased that the Scottish Government has recognised that it is essential we change the way our streets are designed. Putting people and place before the movement of motor vehicles is a positive step forward in helping us to tackle the obesity epidemic, reduce our carbon footprint and revitalise...

Active win for Wester Hailes Health Agency.

Wester Hailes Health Agency won the Active Communities Award in the first ever Physical Activity and Health Alliance (PAHA) Active Factor Awards Scheme on Thursday 25th February 2010. The awards were set up to recognise the efforts aimed at increasing participation in physical activity and reducing health inequalities.

The Wester Hailes Health Agency (WHHA) won the Active Communities Award, which we were delighted to see as we recognised...

Walking to work cuts absenteeism

With the average employee taking 7.4 days off sick each year, businesses are urged to encourage their staff to change their journey to work by getting ready for national Walk to Work Week (26-30 April) to help promote a healthier workplace.

National charity Living Streets runs the Walking Works Campaign, which is funded by the Big Lottery Fund, to highlight the role that walking can play in bringing some much needed activity into the...

Minister: "third sector partnerships crucial"