OUR VISION
A nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday local journeys.
OUR MISSION
To achieve a better walking environment and inspire people to walk and wheel more.
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Walk to School Week 2026
Next year's Walk to School Week takes place between 18 and 22 May. Register now to get your early bird discount.
UK Walking Summit
This year's summit takes place on 25 March in Liverpool. Check out the announced speakers and get your tickets today.
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Safer streets in Wales
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Join our walk to school challenge
Schools taking part in WOW - the walk to school challenge typically see 59% fewer car journeys to the school gates!
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Pavement Parking
We've been waiting five years for action on pavement parking in England. We're done waiting.
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“These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians"
The Government has released a response to the public consultation on pavement parking, giving local authorities the power to ban pavement parking in their area.
08 Jan 2026
“The vision should be for zero people to lose their lives”
Living Streets comments on the Government's first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, released today (7 January).
07 Jan 2026
Active Travel in Wales Committee Report: Living Streets' response
Living Streets responds to the latest recommendations in the Active Travel in Wales Committee Report.
18 Dec 2025
Government urged to act on pavement parking after five years of inaction
This week marks five years since the Department for Transport’s consultation into pavement parking in England closed, and there’s still no response.
21 Nov 2025
Heidi Alexander MP joins Swindon pupils to celebrate their success
Heidi Alexander MP recently joined pupils from the primary school she formerly attended in her Swindon South constituency to celebrate the steps they are taking to get more active.
07 Nov 2025
Isle of Wight pupils join WOW - the walk to school challenge
Children at seven Isle of Wight schools are putting their best foot forward as they launch 'WOW - the walk to school challenge' with Living Streets.
02 Oct 2025
Clackmannanshire pupils put walking on the map
School pupils and their families across Clackmannanshire are being supported to get more active on the journey to school with a series of new maps.
The key to happiness? Going for a walk with your child
Parents feel happier after a walk with their child, according to new research for International Walk to School Month.
01 Oct 2025
Living Streets Cymru on the second anniversary of 20mph limits
It’s been two years since Wales became the first UK nation to set a default speed limit of 20mph in residential areas. The new legislation came into effect in September 2023 and meant that roads that previously operated as 30mph areas reduced to 20mph.
16 Sep 2025
Meet the Perth pupils taking steps to get active this school year
Pupils at Ruthvenfield Primary School in Perth have been helping to launch a nationwide walk to school challenge (Monday 1 September).
02 Sep 2025
