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A nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys.
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To achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk and wheel more.
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Pavement Overload
Delivery robots are operating on UK pavements right now, causing chaos for pedestrians and with no explicit laws governing them
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Ban pavement parking in Wales
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Walk to school with WOW
Pupils are healthier and happier with WOW - the walk to school challenge. Watch car journeys to school reduce by an average of 58% and walking and wheeling increase by 18%.
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MP celebrates national walking initiative at local school
Leigh Ingham MP joined pupils in Staffordshire this week (Monday 6 July) with a special walking event to kick start the school’s annual sports week celebrations.
07 Jul 2026
NHS to reward people who walk - comment
NHS England will launch a "marathon a month" challenge, asking people to walk for around 30 minutes a day - our comment.
03 Jul 2026
Wakefield pupils lead the way with Park and Stride event
Pupils from Wakefield have joined forces with Living Streets to launch a new initiative to inspire more families to walk and wheel to school.
02 Jul 2026
Delivery robots taking over UK pavements
Delivery robots are now operating on pavements across the UK, causing chaos for pedestrians, despite having no clear laws allowing their use.
27 Jun 2026
Doncaster pupils celebrate success with special guests
Ed Miliband MP and Ed Clancy OBE joined Doncaster pupils to celebrate Walk to School Week 2026.
26 May 2026
Monmouthshire pupils pave the way for Walk to School Week
Pupils of Gilwern Primary School, Monmouthshire, came together with Living Streets Cymru, part of the UK charity for everyday walking, for a special event to celebrate Walk to School Week.
22 May 2026
Minister celebrates Walk to School Week with Liverpool pupils
Minister for Local Transport celebrates Walk to School Week and the strides pupils have been taking to get more active on the journey to school.
"Wonky pavements are stopping older people from walking - it's time for action"
A new report from MPs finds that poorly maintained and badly lit pavements, and a lack of public toilets and places to rest make it difficult for older people to be active in day-to-day life.
14 May 2026
Parents missing out on the mental health boost of a walk
One in ten parents walk for pleasure less than once a month, despite 60% feeling like their mental health has improved when they do.
Cars finally kicked off the kerb
Legislation to enable local leaders to prohibit pavement parking in England has been included in the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill.
12 May 2026
