UK Walking Summit
THE FUTURE OF STREETS: PUTTING PEDESTRIANS FIRST
The 2026 UK Walking Summit will take place in-person at St George's Hall, Liverpool on Wednesday 25 March.
The changes we make to our streets today will be with us for decades. The Summit will focus on how we plan today for streets that are fit for the future.
We will discuss how to ensure that people walking benefit from emerging technologies which are forging new ways for people to move around towns and cities. We'll be considering how we put pedestrians first and create smarter streets for all.
Showcasing work in the region which is putting walkers at the heart of change, we'll also hear from trailblazers who are looking to make walking safer and easier as our streets change and evolve.
Buy your ticket today at Earlybird rate until 31 December.
Simon O'Brien, Active Travel Commissioner for Liverpool City Region
Simon is known for his roles in Brookside as well as a number of other series including Rough Guide and Find It, Fix It, Flog It.
He is an active pedestrian and cyclist user and has operated a cycling café in Liverpool City Centre for a number of years.
As Active Travel Commissioner, Simon works to deliver the Metro Mayor's vision for an Active Travel revolution across all six districts of the City Region – Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral.
Be part of the movement for the future of our streets
Join us at Living Streets’ UK Walking Summit – a unique opportunity for corporate leaders to engage directly with policymakers, showcase your commitment to sustainability and active travel, and support our mission to make walking safer and more accessible for everyone.
Showcase your work. Shape the future. Support the cause.
Get in touch today to find out how your organisation can be part of this exciting national event.
We thank the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for hosting the 2026 Walking Summit
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is led by Mayor Steve Rotheram and brings together region’s six local councils – Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral – to tackle the big issues that matter to the region, together.
The authority has taken powers and funding from the national government to through a ‘devolution’ deal. This means they can take decisions and make investments locally, where we know what the region needs, instead of them being taken by politicians and officials in London.
Liverpool City region work together to make investments in areas that have a real impact on their communities, like transport, employment and skills, culture, digital and housing.
Help us take strides towards our vision of a nation where walking and wheeling is the natural choice for everyday journeys.
Together, we’re working to improve our streets, reduce road deaths and congestion, enhance health and air quality, and even boost our economy. There are different ways to support us. You can become a member, donate, fundraise for us or leave a legacy - find out more about each option below.
