Living Streets

Image of Christopher Martin the Co-Founder of Urban Movement Ltd., Vice Chair of Trustees for Living Streets, an influential urban designer, and strategic urban planner focused on enhancing urban public spaces.

Image of Katie Shannon, Architect and Inclusive Designer at the Freshfield Foundation and she is supporting the delivery of Walkability pilot projects in North Liverpool.

How do we design streets for everyone?

Christopher Martin and Katie Shannon will share the community‑led work behind Creating Streets for All in Bootle.

Join us on 25 March: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-streets-uk-walking-summit-2026-liverpool-tickets-1734297473429?aff=oddtdtcreator

A parent walking to school with children.

Parents and carers – we need your voice! 📋

We’re gathering the views of families across the UK to understand the barriers faced when walking and wheeling to school.

Take our short survey to be entered into a £200 gift card draw.

Have your say 👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentWOW

Bright pink graphic featuring the Living Streets logo, a circular photo placeholder on the left, and a text box on the right with the heading ‘Alexei Lee.’ The text reads: Alexei is a Senior Behavioural Research Consultant at AtkinsRealis. He works with the Department for Transport, National Highways and local authorities to help them understand and address transport challenges from a people-centred perspective. Small illustrated figures appear at the top and bottom of the design, and the hashtag #WalkingSummit

An orange graphic featuring a photo of a woman with long brown hair. Text reads: Jo Bacon. As Technical Director in Social and Behavioural Science at AtkinsRealis, Jo has over 20 years' experience in behavioural research and policy. Her work integrates behavioural insight with transport policy, delivery and strategy, to support more people-centred transport systems and networks.

Meet keynote speakers Alexei Lee and Jo Bacon from @atkinsrealis.bsky.social

They'll share insights on behaviour, design and creating streets that put pedestrians first.

Don’t miss it! https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4uazMwV

Walk to School Week 2026 classroom packs are now live on our shop!

From 18–22 May 2026, schools across the UK will take part in our five-day walking challenge – and this year’s theme is Mission Move 🔎.

Join the fun and order your classroom packs today!

A pink graphic showing the WOW Top Ten national leaderboard for England with the Living Streets logo and WOW – the Walk to School Challenge Top Ten Ten (Spring 2025), plus the hashtag #WOWTopTen The winning schools are: 1. Radnor Primary School, Cardiff; 2. Lakeside Primary School, Cardiff; 3. Blenheim Road Community primary School, Cardiff; 4. Greenway Primary School, Cardiff; 5. Ysgol Llanfawr, isle of Angelsey; 6. Roath Park Primary, Cardiff; 7. Penyrheol Primary School, Swansea; 8. Coed Eva Primary, Torfaen; 9. Howardian Primary School, Cardiff; 10. Ysgol Penyffordd, Flintshire

Congratulations to the most active and engaged WOW schools in Wales who topped our spring term #WOWTopTen challenge 🏆

Thank you to all the children and families who walked to school this February 🌷

Graffeg pinc yn dangos bwrdd arweinydd cenedlaethol Deg Uchaf WOW Cymru gyda'r logo Living Streets a WOW – y Deg Uchaf o'r Deg Her Cerdded i'r Ysgol (Gwanwyn 2025), ynghyd â'r hashnod #WOWTopTen Yr ysgolion buddugol yw: 1. ysgol gynradd radnor, caerdydd; 2. ysgol gynradd glan y llyn, caerdydd; 3. ysgol gynradd blenheim road, torfaen; 4. ysgol gynradd penyrheol, llwybr glas abertawe, caerdydd; 5. ysgol llanfawr, ynys mon; 6. ysgol gynradd parc y rhath, caerdydd; 7. ysgol gynradd penyrheol, abertawe; 8. ysgol gynradd coed efa, torfaen; 9. ysgol gynradd howardian, caerdydd; 10. ysgol penyffordd, syr y fflin

Llongyfarchiadau i'r ysgolion WOW mwyaf gweithgar yng Nghymru ar frig ein her #DegUchafWOW tymor y gwanwyn 🏆

Diolch i'r holl blant a theuluoedd a gerddodd i'r ysgol fis Chwefror yma 🌷

A pink graphic showing the WOW Top Ten national leaderboard for England with the Living Streets logo and WOW – the Walk to School Challenge Top Ten Ten (Spring 2025), plus the hashtag #WOWTopTen The winning schools are: 1. Chiltern Primary School, Hull; 2. Eastlands Primary School, Warwickshire; 3. Burley Stoneyholme Primary, Lancashire; 4. Elangeni School, Buckinghamshire; 5. Fox Hill Primary, Sheffield; 6. St Nicholas' CE Infants' and Nursery, Oxfordshire; 7. Holbrook Primary School, Coventry; 8. St Peter's CE VA Junior and Infant School, Kirklees; 9. Greenleys Junior School, Milton Keynes; 10. Holt House Infant School, Sheffield

Congratulations to the most active and engaged WOW schools in England who topped our spring term #WOWTopTen challenge 🏆

Thank you to all the children and families who walked to school this February 🌷

A pedestrian stands beside a white self‑driving SUV equipped with roof‑mounted sensors and cameras, parked on a sunny street lined with trees and modern buildings.

Autonomous Vehicles are coming to UK streets this year and Waymo, a leading provider, joins us at the UK Walking Summit.

Find out more about their plans by booking your ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-streets-uk-walking-summit-2026-liverpool-tickets-1734297473429?aff=oddtdtcreator

Living Streets Happy Shoesday Poster

Happy Shoesday is back!

Join us on 19 May to wear your brightest, boldest, most joyful shoes and help us raise funds for your school and our vital work to support safer, more walkable streets for all. 
Find out more: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/happyshoesday
#HappyShoesday

A woman and child stand holding hands in the middle of a residential road. The child is wearing turquoise and pink roller skates and a pink helmet. They are both smiling,

This #FreeWillsMonth, walk forward with us 🌞

For nearly 100 years, Living Streets has campaigned for streets designed for people – not just cars. By writing your free Will with Farewill, you can help create a bright future for walking.

Find out more: https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/legacy

Are you joining us for Walk to School Week 2026?

This May, pupils will set off on operation Mission Move 🔎 as part of our five-day challenge to learn about the benefits of walking or wheeling to school.

Order your classroom packs today!

www.livingstreets.org.uk/walktoschool...

Generational pedestrianisation plans for London's West End and a controversial overhaul of Liverpool Street station | Open City Listen to Generational pedestrianisation plans for London's West End and a controversial overhaul of Liverpool Street station from Open City. This week on The Brief Fran Williams is joined by Christopher Martin. Christopher is the managing director and ...

Fantastic to hear Christopher Martin talking about London's streets with The Brief podcast from @opencity-uk.bsky.social 🙌

The episode covers everything from rebuilding ruins to the Pedestrian Pound: https://shows.acast.com/opencity/episodes/generational-pedestrianisation-plans-for-londons-west-end

Mae pobl Cymru wedi cael llond bol ar fwy a mwy o draffig, palmentydd wedi'u hesgeuluso, gyrwyr yn ymddwyn yn anystyriol a strydoedd peryglus gyda’r nos. Rydym yn haeddu gwell. A wnaiff eich ymgeiswyr yn etholiadau’r Senedd gymryd cam ymlaen dros Gymru?

Gweithredwch nawr #Senedd2026

Pink graphic with an image of a car parked on a pavement. Text reads: 1. Get cars off our pavements Cael gwared ar geir oddi ar ein palmentydd

Pink graphic with an image of a yellow paved path. Text reads: 2. Fix our pavements Trwsio ein palmentydd

Pink graphic with a road sign of parent and child crossing. Text reads: 3. Make sure children are safe walking to school Gwneud yn siwr bod ein plant yn ddiogel pan fyddant yn cerdded i'r ysgol

Pink graphic with an image of a gavel. Text reads: 4. Tackle inconsiderate drivers and riders Mynd i'r afael a gyrwyr a beicwyr anystyriol

The people of Wales are fed up with more traffic, neglected pavements, inconsiderate driver behaviour and dangerous streets at night. We deserve better. Will your Senedd candidates step forward for Wales? 🚶‍➡️🚶‍♀️‍➡️

Take action now #Senedd2026

livingstreets.org.uk/elections2026

One week to go!
There’s still time for pupils to enter the WOW Badge Design Competition! It’s easy to take part; simply download the form, create a badge design and upload it through our portal.
Their art could be the next national WOW badge!

Enter here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/badgecompeti...

Join @walkingscotland.bsky.social 2026 Election Hustings 🗳️

🕰️ When?
Wednesday 4 March, from 6.30pm to 8pm
📍 Where?
Central Edinburgh

Hear from all of Scotland’s parties ahead of the election and discover their views on walking and wheeling in Scotland. Register today: https://bit.ly/4bZqhKB

Image shows three children walking outside a school. Text reads: Walk to School Week; 18-22 May 2026

Walk to School Week 2026 classroom packs are now live on our shop!

From 18–22 May, schools can take part in our five-day walking challenge – and this year’s theme is Mission Move 🔎.

Join the fun and order your classroom packs today!

https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/walktoschoolweek

Pink shareable with an image of an older man, Tony Pattison of Living Streets Sutton Local Group. Quote reads: Our group has produced walking maps showing all the footpaths and nice places to walk in Sutton. Being a member of Living Streets is very important - pedestrians need protecting and Living Streets does this so well. I've been a member since 1976!

Why become a Living Streets member?

🚶 Meet new people by walking or campaigning together
🚗 Make your streets safer
🧑‍⚖️ Influence decision makers
👏 Get access to Living Streets’ e-news, events and perks

Visit livingstreets.org.uk/become-a-member for more information.

A timeline on a bright green background, detailing milestones related to pedestrian advocacy and safety. Timeline says: 1929: The Pedestrians' Association is formed by Viscount Cecil of Chetwood (President) and Tom Foley (Secretary). 1934: Transport Minister Leslie Hore-Belisha MP introduces 30mph speed limits in built-up areas and pedestrian crossings marked by beacons. 1951: The first black and white zebra crossings painted. 1997: Walk to School Week launches nationally. 2001: The Pedestrians' Association becomes Living Streets! 2008: Living Streets Scotland is officially established. The timeline is marked by dashed lines with icons, including road signs and walking figures.

A timeline on a bright green background, detailing milestones related to pedestrian advocacy and safety. Timeline says: 2015: Living Streets Cymru is formed. The first Wales Active Travel Act requires local authorities to improve facilities for walking. 2017: Living Streets is central to new requirement for UK Govt to review walking and cycling investment, with a new target set for number of primary school children walking to school. 2018: Scottish Government publishes Bill to ban pavement parking in Scotland. 2022: Changes to the Highway Code put pedestrians at the top of the road user hierarchy. 2023: Wales adopts a default 20mph speed limit in residential areas. Centenary: What will you do? The timeline is marked by dashed lines with icons, including road signs and walking figures.

Speed limits. Zebra crossings. Driving tests. Living Streets members have helped deliver some huge achievements in the past 97 years.

But there’s so much we still need to tackle together. Will you join the movement for a more walkable Britain? Find out more: livingstreets.org.uk/become-a-member

Orange shareable with a photo of an older woman, Alicia Coumbe, Living Streets member. Her quote reads: I've written to my MP recently about pavement parking and I have a friend who uses an electric wheelchair but can't use it locally because of the bad pavements. I know that Livings Streets are fighting for better and safer access on our streets.

Living Streets members come from all walks of life. But we all share a love for walking and wheeling and a passion to make our streets safer and more accessible for all 🌟

Find out more: livingstreets.org.uk/become-a-member

'Toothless' Labour savaged as Starmer's Government told 'protect our streets' Women and girls across the UK are forced to change their behaviours because of a lack of street lights at night.

Our @tansbraun.bsky.social is in today's @dailyexpressnews.bsky.social campaign for better street lighting. Women and girls don't feel safe walking in the dark – and local authorities should helping people stay active 💡

https://www.express.co.uk/news/politics/2171159/women-safety-street-lights

Two men, one holding an umbrella and the other using a walking stick, stroll through a green park. The text 'Walking Works' is at the top of the image.

What’s your workplace goal? 🚶‍➡️👨‍🦽

Living Streets and @westyorkshireca.bsky.social are bringing Walking Works to West Yorkshire, for free!

The Staff Challenges packages include a selection of weekly walking challenges tailored to your business needs https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4j6P2Wy

A pink and white striped background with a large heart with a green outline in the centre. Inside the heart, text reads: Roses are red, Violets are blue, From all at Living Streets, We want to thank YOU. Text at the bottom says, Celebrate Members' Week 14-20 February.

This Valentine’s Day, we’re sending love to our members 💕

Living Streets members help us create safer streets. Their tireless enthusiasm – whether they’re running Local Groups, campaigning or securing safer routes to school – makes our streets more walkable.

livingstreets.org.uk/become-a-member

Morning Live - Series 7: 06/02/2026 Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.

Huge thanks to BBC Morning Live for an informative and insightful piece about pavement parking featuring @livingstreets.bsky.social trustee Dr Amit Patel.

You can watch the feature here (from 11.37 minutes onwards):

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

#BanPavementParking

Meet our sponsor: Voi🔋

At the UK #WalkingSummit, we're exploring emerging technologies which are forging new ways for people to move around towns and cities.

How do we put pedestrians first and create smarter streets for all?

Book your ticket https://bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/4rWkpqZ

A group of five people stand together smiling, with three children in school uniforms in the centre. They are standing next to Strider, the foot-shaped mascot of charity Living Streets.

Wow! Over 100 parents, pupils and staff came out for a 'park and stride' event at Northstead Community Primary 🚶🚶‍♀️

A huge thank you to Rhiannon Letman-Wade, Active Travel Commissioner and @davidskaith.bsky.social for joining in.

Mae graffig pinc a gwyrdd yn dangos tri phlentyn mewn gwisg ysgol (un mewn cadair olwyn) wrth iddynt deithio i'r ysgol. Mae'r testun yn darllen WOW – Deg Uchaf yr Her Cerdded i'r Ysgol. Barod am her? Ymunwch yn nhymor y gwanwyn yma! #DegUchafWOW.

Mae ein her gwanwyn #DegUchafWOW yn dechrau heddiw! 🌱

Mae’n rhedeg drwy gydol mis Chwefror, felly beth am annog pob disgybl i gerdded, olwyno, beicio neu sgwtio i’r ysgol cymaint â phosibl y mis yma? Pob lwc!

Dysgwch fwy 👉http://livingstreets.org.uk/wowtopten

A pink and green graphic shows three children in school uniform (one is in a wheelchair) as they travel to school. The text reads WOW – the Walk to School Challenge Top Ten. Ready for a challenge? Join in this spring term! #WOWTopTen.

Today marks the start of our spring #WOWTopTen challenge! 🌱

It runs throughout February, so let's encourage all pupils to walk, wheel, cycle or scoot to school as much as possible this month! Good luck!

Find out more 👉 http://livingstreets.org.uk/wowtopten

Positives of pavement parking ban in Edinburgh praised two years on Positives of pavement parking ban in Edinburgh praised two years on

It's two years today since enforcement began against pavement parking in Edinburgh.

We urge others to follow their lead, so everyone in Scotland can enjoy safer streets.

https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/14348/positives-of-pavement-parking-ban-in-edinburgh-praised-two-years-on

A group of five individuals posing with the living Streets mascot, Strider, in front of a colourful display of children's artwork. A school child holds a copy of his winning badge design.

We had a fantastic day celebrating our 2025 January badge design winner! 🌟

Congratulations, Oscar!
Your games inspired badge will bring joy to pupils across the UK, who will wear it with pride 🏆