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What’s next for the zebra crossing as it turns 75 years old?

Living Streets celebrates 75 years of the zebra crossing. 

South Ayrshire pupils celebrate International Walk to School Month

This week, pupils in South Ayrshire put their best foot forward for International Walk to School Month. 

Pedestrianisation of Oxford Street begins

Bold plans to transform Oxford Street are being put into practice as part of the street is pedestrianised. 

Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper MS, steps up for International Walk to School Month

Deputy Minister for Transport, Mark Hooper MS, met children in Barry yesterday (Thursday 15 October) to celebrate International Walk to School Month. 

Dr Hilary Jones MBE steps into charity President role

Dr Hilary Jones MBE has been announced as the new President of Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.  

Road safety concerns denying children the benefits of walking to school

Chris Boardman CBE is joining Living Streets and encouraging families to leave the car at home for International Walk to School Month this October.  

Brits raise concerns about delivery robots on pavements

A new poll shows that four in five Brits believe they could cause problems for blind people and pedestrians with mobility issues.

9 in 10 councillors in Wales have received complaints about pavement parking

A recent survey has revealed that 9 in 10 (91%) councillors in Wales said they had received complaints from constituents about vehicles parked on the pavement.

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. 

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.