Reposted by Cat WoodheadAdam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Humans should not be forced off pavements by delivery robots, but that's exactly what's happening. The people who pay the price are those with the least room to give it up. 48030901141
Reposted by Cat WoodheadJohn Dales @johnstreetdales.bsky.social · 20/05/2026May is National Walking Month Since I became a trustee of @livingstreets.bsky.social in 2011, I’ve celebrated the fact with a long Walk to Work, posting photos of what I see as I go. Now I’m Chair of the charity, this year’s walk (on Tuesday 26th) will be a first in three ways… 1103
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Read our full comment www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...livingstreets.org.uk“Women’s safety concerns have implications”Sport England has published the latest official statistics from its Active Lives Adults Survey today (23 April 2026) - our comment. 011
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 23/04/2026“Walking is one of the easiest ways to get active, but the freedom to walk and wheel more is denied to many women. Women’s safety concerns have implications – as this data shows." - @charitycat.bsky.social on new data from Sport England, which reveals women are less likely to be active than men. 1108
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 10/09/2025You’re invited to our free We Walk Together assembly 🏫 Inspire pupils to get active on their journeys to school - all from the comfort of your classroom! 🗓️ Wednesday 1 October 2025 🗓️ Thursday 2 October 2025 ⏰ 20 minutes, online Register now: bit.ly/4p7vaoN 033
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 10/09/2025www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...mirror.co.ukCar parked on pavement leaves man on mobility scooter wedged against wallCampaigners say this shows why pavement parking needs to be banned 065
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Stories like these are why we need to end pavement parking. Add your street of shame to our map of pavement parking hotspots 🗺️ act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/... shorturl.at/zDRfmkentonline.co.ukFirefighters called as mobility scooter wedged between parked car and wallFirefighters were called to rescue a man whose mobility scooter got stuck between a wall and a car parked across the pavement. 13624
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 01/09/20255 years ago, the Government consulted on how dangerous pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond. If pavement parking is a problem in your area, fill out our form and add to our map of danger hotspots across the UK act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/176767/...act.livingstreets.org.ukMap pavement parking hotspotsFive years ago, the Government consulted on how the dangerous practice of pavement parking could be tackled in England. The Government has yet to respond. Together we want to show how pavement parkin... 23326
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 30/07/2025Following our AGM today, we have published our Annual Report 2024/25. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved against a challenging backdrop for us and other charities in the sector. 🧵 196
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 27/06/2025Great to see the progress being made for the new Beaulieu Park Rail Station in Essex, due to open in 2025 - the first to open along this line in 100 years! So what does that mean for planning in Active Travel and Accessibility? So much that you’ll need to read my post on LinkedIn to find out! 000
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Interesting walk back from the station last night around 9.45pm after talking to people about our streets and what makes them feel safe or not… @livingstreets.bsky.social 021
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 12/06/2025Great read from @adamtranter.bsky.social ⤵️ Technology should not be introduced at the expense of pedestrian freedom to use the highway safely and conveniently. We need to make sure that the most vulnerable road users are protected and prioritised so that our streets work for all. 03718
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Our #PedestrianPound report finds that pedestrians = pounds. This morning’s #WalkingSummit panel are discussing how we shape and create walkable places. Kyrby Brown, WECIL Sophie Edmondson Christopher Martin @edplowden.bsky.social Jodi Savickas Seb Slater www.livingstreets.org.uk/pedestrianpo... 0106
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Thank you to everyone who came to our UK #WalkingSummit, to our walkshop leaders, our hosts Bristol City Council, and our sponsors AtkinsRéalis, AECOM, Arup and Redcliffe & Temple Business Improvement District 💚 071
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Our Chief Executive, @charitycat.bsky.social brings a close to our UK #WalkingSummit and encourages us to collaborate with people in the room to make change happen faster! 161
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Professor @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social joins the rest of our #WalkingSummit panel to discuss how walking and wheeling investment supports public health, communities & environmental goals. 🎤 @tansbraun.bsky.social 🎤 Dr Kiron Chatterjee 🎤 Andre Neves 🎤 Daniel Godfrey 🎤 Cllr Stephen Williams 094
Reposted by Cat WoodheadSarahj_berry @sarahjberry.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Love this tool from @atkinsrealis.bsky.social to help you understand what it is about a walking route that makes you feel safe or unsafe, particularly as a woman. 041
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/06/2025Our Chair, James Lee opens the #WalkingSummit and welcomes our first guests: 🎤 Our CEO, @charitycat.bsky.social 🎤 Minister for Local Transport, @simonlightwood.org.uk 🎤 Cllr @edplowden.bsky.social, Bristol City Council 🎤 @carladenyer.bsky.social MP for Bristol Central (via video) 154
Reposted by Cat WoodheadRezina Chowdhury @rezinachowdhury.bsky.social · 17/05/2025We closed Abbeville Road in Clapham to cars for a few hours today and something truly radical and transformative happened. We saw a community grow. People came out to chat, laugh, listen, gossip, eat, drink and share. Just proves that streets are for people not just for cars. 318543
Reposted by Cat WoodheadWill Norman @willnorman.co.uk · 02/05/2025Do you want to see a pedestrianised Oxford Street? TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to have your say: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/oxford-street 2109
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 30/04/2025#NationalWalkingMonth starts tomorrow when we begin celebrating the #MagicOfWalking, but today's news is a harsh reminder of the dangers we can face while trying to enjoy something as simple as walking and wheeling. uk.news.yahoo.com/suvs-more-da...uk.news.yahoo.comSUVs are more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists than standard cars – studyResearchers gathered data from more than 680,000 road collisions over the past 35 years. 21513
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Great to spend time with @mariecgoldman.bsky.social to talk about @livingstreets.bsky.social safer streets, pavement parking and our walk to school programmes with WOW at MJS, #Chelmsford. Walking and wheeling = healthier communities and people. 010
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 25/04/2025If you believe that safer streets make better communities then watch this and double your donation this weekend, thank you! youtu.be/hcGgrMoxtQA @livingstreets.bsky.social @biggive.bsky.socialyoutu.beLiving Streets x The Big GiveYouTube video by LivingStreetsUK 101
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 24/04/2025Breaking news! @sportengland.bsky.social's #ActiveLivesSurvey shows that walking for leisure has increased by 6.8%. That's over 3 million adults in England who are walking more! But there’s clearly a need for safer, more pleasant streets, as fewer people are walking for travel. 🚶♂️🚶♀️ 1147
Reposted by Cat WoodheadAdam Tranter @adamtranter.bsky.social · 23/04/202570% of wheelchair users said pavement parking was a regular problem, forcing them into the road. London can ban pavement parking; why can't the rest of the country? There seems to be widespread support for it; for example, 78% of Daily Express readers back a ban. Let's do it. 1623469
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Delighted to walk and talk with @mariecgoldman.bsky.social recently, then to see her sharing our work. But more importantly the needs of pedestrians, especially children to walk to school safely. 000
Reposted by Cat Woodheadpenarthlivingst.bsky.social @penarthlivingst.bsky.social · 03/04/2025“The Welsh Government’s priorities are for more connected, healthier and sustainable journeys by focussing on walking and integration with public transport, particularly with buses." MS KenSkates speaking at the @livingstreets.bsky.social event on Tuesday 053
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Delighted to launch the Pedestrian Pound, third edition report in Wales today to a full and engaged audience. As well as pedestrians=pounds for high streets, and savings for health care, we discussed the importance of behaviour change and how children can be the driver, amongst other key matters 010
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 01/04/2025We're at the Senedd for the Wales launch of our Pedestrian Pound report. It's a beautiful day for making the case for walking and wheeling investment! www.livingstreets.org.uk/pedestrianpo... 0166
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 01/04/2025When I talk #accessibility. I often talk toilets. 250,000 disabled people couldn’t access public toilets so we had to change it. Proud of everyone who made this happen; 543 installations. From lockdown conversations to £30m from DfT, CPT users were integral throughout 🙌 @changingplacesuk.bsky.social 092
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 06/03/2025Can creating spaces for walking and wheeling support businesses in Wales? Join us at our Pedestrian Pound event in Cardiff on 1 April with John Griffiths MS, @willhaycardiff.bsky.social, Pippa Britton, Sara Jones, Ken Skates MS and @charitycat.bsky.social Register here: tinyurl.com/2eyf3jz9 0103
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 10/02/2025February is #LGTBHistoryMonth 🏳️🌈 Last summer, we organised an LGBTQ+ history walk around Cardiff city centre with @queeremporium.bsky.social It wasn't just a walk, but a celebration of queer history and a call for more inclusive urban spaces. Read more: www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/our... 052
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Promising news from Oxfordshire! 0273
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 30/01/2025“Living Streets Cymru is delighted that the latest data indicates that 20mph speed limits have saved lives and reduced casualties on our roads," says our @charitycat.bsky.social in response to @welshgovernment.bsky.social statistics published today. www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...livingstreets.org.ukLiving Streets Cymru applauds safer roads thanks to 20mph speed limitsLiving Streets Cymru applauds new statistics published today (30 January 2025) that show that there have been fewer deaths and casualties as a result of 20mph speed limits. 06924
Reposted by Cat WoodheadWheels for Wellbeing @wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk · 23/01/2025🚨New Job Alert!🚨 Do you care deeply about mobility justice and equity? Are you a #MarComms guru? We are seeking an experienced #Marketing & #Communications manager to join our small but perfectly-formed team. Deadline 17th Feb. For full details, please see: wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/new-job-alert/ 01514
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 19/01/2025Whatever floats your boat... A stroll for me, paddle for others. #SundaySunday 000
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 13/01/2025Looking forward to sharing the @livingstreets.bsky.social Pedestrian Pound report with the London Walking Forum. Demonstrating the economic case for investing in better high streets for walking is key to making the right decisions. Go to Living Streets for access to the highlights and full report. 1122
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 12/01/2025Fabulous 6mile walk with a new group of walking friends, all wonderful women. Lots of walking, talking and problem solving when the A12 got in the way… 021
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLaura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Streets Ahead podcast now has a Bluesky account. We'd be awfully pleased if you gave us a follow @podstreetsahead.bsky.social 3207
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 09/01/2025Don't leave us out in the cold! We hear a lot about the importance of gritting carriageways when it's snowy and icy, but pavements are often forgotten. We're calling on local authorities to grit and clear pavements too, so we can all walk and wheel safely this winter. 614537
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 08/01/2025Morning #London, nice to see a few more people back for the early commute. A few trees out for collection, signalling Christmas is truly done and dusted! 000
Reposted by Cat WoodheadDanny Williams @mrdannyw.bsky.social · 20/12/2024Brand new side road zebra crossing right next to the Department for Transport, London. The crossing consists of paint only, no Belisha beacons. 1211523
Reposted by Cat WoodheadLiving Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Our Chief Exec @charitycat.bsky.social says: “We welcome this news - pavements are for people, but abandoned bikes and e-bikes block routes for disabled people, families with prams and those living with sight loss." metro.co.uk/2024/12/16/h...metro.co.ukHuge crackdown on e-bikes and scooters dumped on pavements revealedCampaigners have welcomed the rumoured move targeting unruly e-bike and e-scooters. 296
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Noticeable how few people left the station today, the walk towards Old Street felt strangely unsafe for a route I know well. Really noticed the change when I saw people, well lit, welcoming and awake public spaces. What makes you feel safe walking, wheeling and cycling on the street? #SaferStreets 000
Reposted by Cat WoodheadAccessible Streets @accessiblestreets.bsky.social · 15/12/2024Even today, at the heart of our cities there are numerous spots where dropped kerbs are either missing or not suitable This impacts how wheelchair users (and others) are able to get around their local community This 🧵 takes you through what needs improvement in Tower ward, City of London 👇 112
Reposted by Cat WoodheadInternational Federation of Pedestrians @ifpedestrians.bsky.social · 15/12/2024“Cities should be ideal places for enabling active travel with shorter distances to the things we need or want on a regular basis, including supermarkets, places of leisure, work or healthcare,” Professor Whitty’s report says. By @carltonreid.com www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...forbes.comEngland’s Chief Medical Officer Advocates For ‘15-Minute Cities’In his annual health-of-the-nation report England’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty advocates for proximity to shops and services for more people. 010437
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 09/12/2024With less than 24 hours to go, you can still give the gift of safer, more accessible and beautiful streets @livingstreets.bsky.social and get your donation doubled by the Big Give. Every £1 counts, thank you! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 110
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 05/12/2024As the CEO @livingstreets.bsky.social, the UK charity for everyday walking and wheeling, I've seen the impact we make. Thanks to @biggive.bsky.social, donations made before noon on Tuesday will be doubled for safe, accessible and welcoming streets. Please donate donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05... 0104
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Returning to work after a few days away in Norfolk. This pathway was ideal for opening all the senses on a mindfulness walk. 010
Cat Woodhead @charitycat.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Back to Leeds today, enjoying the fabulous winter scene on the train. 030
