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Oxford Street pedestrianisation plans - comment

The Mayor of London and Government have announced bold plans to transform Oxford Street (17 September 2024).

Living Streets Cymru applauds the success of 20mph speed limits one year on

Living Streets Cymru is celebrating a year since legislation was introduced to reduce speed limits in Wales. 

“Time to kick pavement parking to – and off – the kerb"

A national charity and its supporters are calling on the Government to act on pavement parking in a ‘greeting card’ delivered this week (10 September 2024).

Scottish Government cuts active travel funding

Active travel funding in Scotland will be cut by £23.7m this financial year - our comment.

Scottish pupils striding into the new school year  with WOW

Pupils at Mill of Mains Primary School in Dundee have started the new academic year on the right foot by walking, wheeling, cycling or scooting to school.  

Government not on track to meet walking targets

New data released today (28 August) suggests the Government is not on track to meet its walking targets.

King's Speech outlines transport priorities

King Charles III has outlined the new government's plans at the State Opening of Parliament today - our comment. 

Scottish pupils celebrate Walk to School Week with MSPs and Strider

Pupils from Abbeyhill Primary, Edinburgh joined MSPs outside Scottish Parliament to celebrate Walk to School Week on Wednesday (22 May 2024). 

Special guests help launch Walk to School Week

Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard and triple Olympic Champion, Ed Clancy OBE join pupils to celebrate Walk to School Week. 

Dangerous driving stops families walking to school

New research released for Living Streets' Walk to School Week finds that “unsafe driving speeds” is a major nuisance preventing parents and other adults from walking kids to school.