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Campaigns and Public Affairs at Living Streets. Sea and food lover. Based in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Views my own.

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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
You have until Friday 9 January to share your views on walking and wheeling in Wales! Whether you want to see an end to pavement parking or need better crossings, complete our survey to have your say: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSstepforward
A road closure sign displayed bilingually in Welsh and English stating "Ffordd Ar Gau / Road Closed" on a residential street with people and parked cars in the background.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Wales could give local authorities the power to install side road zebra crossings at junctions. This would be a first for the UK – giving pedestrians more priority at side streets. But what is a side road zebra? And how would it work? 🦓 Find out more: bitly.livingstreets.org.uk/3MJM5PI
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Side road zebras - an opportunity for Wales
Ruth Billingham, our Head of Campaigns & Public Affairs, dives into the detail of what this means for walking.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Enjoy #walking in #Wales? Or do you find it stressful and unsafe? Tell us your experiences and what you want to see change. It will take just a few minutes of your time, but will be a big help to our campaigning: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LSstepforw...
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Step Forward | Cam Ymlaen
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
What a horror show 👻 These pavement parking pics are truly petrifying! Have you seen any cars creeping onto kerbs lately? We need your help in finding the most shocking pavement parking hotspots 📍 Click here to add your photos ☠️ bit.ly/3KALJKl
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Is this a familiar scene?🤦 We're sharing more pavement parking pics uploaded by the public on our interactive map. We need your help in finding the worst pavement parking hotspots in England 📍 Click here to add your photos 👇 bit.ly/3KALJKl
A rogues gallery featuring four individual images of vehicles parked on pavements. One image shows a person walking with a pushchair into the road.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
This would be a UK first and demonstrates real commitment to pedestrian safety. Children are eight times more likely to be killed in an SUV collision than with a smaller car. By switching to smaller vehicles we can create cleaner and safer streets for all bit.ly/492FGIn
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Cardiff may become UK's first city to impose SUV parking premium
Owners of large cars such as SUVs would be charged more to encourage switching to smaller vehicles.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
We met @edmilibandmp.bsky.social in his Doncaster North constituency to talk about the benefits of walking to school. We're looking forward to working with Ed, South Yorkshire MCA and @mydoncaster.bsky.social to help shape safer streets in Doncaster for children to walk, wheel, cycle and scoot.
Three people stand smiling for a picture. Two men wearing Living Streets t-shirts stand on either side of Ed Miliband.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
5 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/...
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Map pavement parking hotspots
Five 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...
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
Living Streets is recruiting a Fundraising Manager to join our fab team 👍 1 week to apply 👩‍👩‍👦 Hybrid/Remote working 🌳 Shape strategy 💰 £43,486 to £48,681 per annum (London) / £39,286 to £44,481 per annum (outside London) @livingstreets.bsky.social www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/car...
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Join @livingstreets.bsky.social in Bristol/online on 3 June for our UK #WalkingSummit. A stellar line up of speakers and 'walkshops' - discussing how investment in more walkable places can boost local economies, improve public health and the environment www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved...
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UK Walking Summit
Living Streets 2025 UK Walking Summit will take place in Bristol and online on 3 June.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
When pavements are blocked, pedestrians are forced into the road, which isn't safe. Living Streets Groups campaign for clear pathways and better places for walking. Could you help them with a gift today? Until 29 April every donation is match-funded! livingstreets.org.uk/greenmatchfund
A pink background with a black graphic of a person crossing a road. Text reads: 38% of fatalities and 25% of serious road injuries in England are pedestrians.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Better walking infrastructure = more people walking = fewer cars on the road = better air quality ✅ Your support for the @biggive.bsky.social #GreenMatchFund will help fund campaigns for more walkable streets. And if you give today, your gift will be match-funded! livingstreets.org.uk/greenmatchfund
Orange background with a graphic of a person coughing. Text reads: 29,000 people die prematurely every year because of air pollution.
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
My latest piece for the Guardian looking at the growing tensions between Welsh and UK Labour www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Starmer promised to create a ‘partnership in power’ with Welsh Labour. He hasn’t – and trouble is brewing | Will Hayward
A growing divide over benefits and funding could see the party lose out in Wales for the first time in a century, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
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penarthlivingst.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
MS Ken Skates speaking at the Living Streets event on Tuesday, in front of screen with projection of a slide announcing the Pedestrian PoundInterview panel speaking at the Living Streets event on Tuesday, in front of screen with projection of a slide announcing the Pedestrian Pound
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
A very busy Pierhead Building for the Wales launch of our #PedestrianPound report! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our panel: Ken Skates MS @willhaycardiff.bsky.social Pippa Britton Sara Jones John Griffiths MS Kaarina Ruta @charitycat.bsky.social t.co/ALMOT346xD
A woman with pink hair speaks at a podium.Six panellists sit at a table on a stage. A man in a suit is talking.A busy room of people sitting on chairs. They are watching the panellists on the stage speak.Ken Skates MS, a man in a suit, speaks at a podium with Living Streets green branded banner behind him. He is gesticulating.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
We'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...
An image of the Senedd building in Cardiff against blue skies. 
A photo of attendees inside the Senedd at the launch event. A presentation at the front reads 'The Pedestrian Pound' on a green screen.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
Our first keynote speaker for the UK #WalkingSummit... Professor Scarlett McNally! A Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and author of Exercise: The miracle cure, she has championed walking and wheeling to reduce ill health, road traffic injuries, and pollution. @scarlettmcnally.bsky.social
A graphic with an orange background and an image of a woman with long hair. "Reduced car travel has huge benefits. Pollution from road traffic contributes to many health conditions and active travel is one of the best ways to fit exercise into a busy day." - Professor Scarlett McNally
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
We loved today's walkshop looking at Cardiff streets through the eyes of children and parents for @landorlinks.bsky.social Healthy and Active School Journeys conference. What would streets designed by kids look like? 💡
A group of people stand on a residential street. A person with curly hair and a Living Streets logo on their jacket is in the foreground.A group of people cross a zebra crossing in a residential street. They are smiling and chatting.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Join us for this event which will discuss the future of high streets in Wales. Chaired by the fabulous @willhaycardiff.bsky.social!
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
Early bird tickets now available! #WalkingSummit
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
100 fewer people were killed or seriously injured on Welsh roads with 20mph/30mph speed limits in the year since 20mph became the default in built-up areas. It’s the reason we campaigned for the change. Help us continue campaigning for safer streets. livingstreets.org.uk/appeal
A green graphic with a speech bubble and a quote from Ruth that reads 'I feel so much better allowing my daughter to walk independently to school or to friends’ houses. And the village where my parents live feels less intimidating. Everyone feels safer getting out and about, whether old or young.', alongside a photo of Ruth and her daughter.
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Laura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
This is amazing re: 20mph impact in Wales - collisions on Welsh roads at their lowest level for that quarter since records began, and 100 fewer people killed on 20mph and 30mph roads. That's 100 people alive today who potentially wouldn't otherwise be here...
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Lee Waters @waterslee.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Good 20mph stats - first full year: 10 fewer deaths 26% fewer crashes 28% lower casualties This represents a £58 Million saving to society in the first year alone - which more than pays for the £32m one-off cost of the signs! www.gov.wales/police-recor...
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
A little bit slower, but woweeee, a whole lot better! 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured in just a year. What a result?! Who can honestly argue with that? Something @welshgovernment.bsky.social should be so proud of. Let's not undermine this fantastic change to our streets. #20mph rocks
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Will Hayward - Wales Journo @willhaycardiff.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
1 YEAR OF 20MPH There were around 100 fewer people killed / seriously injured on 20/30mph roads. Casualties from July-Sept was the lowest Q3 figures in Wales since records began. Over the year the number of casualties on 20/30mph roads is 28% lower than the year before. Good policy making.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
You don't always have to travel miles into the countryside to see a wildlife spectacular. On Saturday eve I spotted an amazing starling murmuration above Cowbridge Rd West. #Cardiff www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...
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Wildlife: Starlings give city a spectacular show
Onlookers were given a remarkable show as thousands of starlings swooped in a murmuration.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Very icy pavements in #Cardiff this morning!
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 16/12/2024
Our 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...
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Huge crackdown on e-bikes and scooters dumped on pavements revealed
Campaigners have welcomed the rumoured move targeting unruly e-bike and e-scooters.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
"No matter where we are in the UK, we deserve clear pavements, which means we need clear laws." - @blinddaduk.bsky.social That’s why we’re raising funds with our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge to continue our campaigns, including pushing for action on #PavementParking.
Alt text: A green graphic with a small headshot of Dr Amit Patel and a quote bubble, which reads 'What should be a simple journey becomes dangerous, unsafe and unwelcoming if I’m somewhere that pavement parking goes unchallenged'. The Big Give logo and website living streets dot org dot uk forward slash big give is along the bottom.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Terence Bendixson OBE has been a fierce advocate for walking for 50 years. “The long-standing assumption that streets should be allocated to cars and vans is being challenged. We are on the brink of a revolution.” Read his story for the Big Give livingstreets.org.uk/terencebendi...
A black and white photograph from the 1950s of a zebra crossing in a town square.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Amazing result for Wales tonight! Here’s what me and my Dad thought: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Euros 2025: Wales make footballing history in defiant win
Wales defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1 making footballing history in their first major tournament.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Today is the first day of the @BigGive! Your donation this #GivingTuesday will help support our campaigns on everything from banning #PavementParking to making school streets safer. Even better, every donation will be doubled! donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Living Streets’ - manifesto for safer streets
Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. Our mission is to encourage walking and make our streets fit …
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Caroline Russell @carolinerussell.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Sorry to see Lou Haigh step aside, but good to see @HeidiAlexander.Bluesky.social pick up the transport brief with the many challenges of meeting vision zero, decarbonising transport and ensuring accessibility. Heidi’s experience as Deputy Mayor for Transport should stand her in good stead.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
#PavementParking is dangerous and frustrating. To share your story, use our online template to write to your local paper today. It's time for change! ⏳ act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/161654/...
A person with a child in a pram struggles through a narrow gap on a pavement between a parked car and a wall.
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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 28/11/2024
England should follow Wales’ lead and embed the sustainable transport hierarchy in national policy and investment decisions
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
A full house for the Westminster launch of our #PedestrianPound report! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our panel: 👣 @lindayueh.bsky.social 👣 Fabian Hamilton MP 👣 Simon Lightwood MP 👣 & our own @charitycat.bsky.social www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-repor...
Simon Lightwood MP is stood holding a copy of the Pedestrian Pound summary while smiling into the cameraFabian Hamilton MP, Professor Linda Yueh and Catherine Woodhead are stood together after the London launch. Four adults are sat presenting in the House of Commons.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Loving these graphics 'Happy four year anniversary!... It would be good to catch up'. What's the plan to end #pavementparking in England?
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Today @livingstreets.bsky.social @cyclinguk.bsky.social and @sustrans.bsky.social are calling on the Welsh Government to ensure that walking, wheeling and cycling remain a priority in public investment. Now is not the time for a backward step. I explain why: www.livingstreets.org.uk/blog/let-s-w...
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Let’s walk, wheel and cycle to a healthier Wales
Living Streets Cymru, Cycling UK and Sustrans Cymru are calling on the Welsh Government to prioritise walking, wheeling and cycling.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Great insights - a really fab listen
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Steve Brooks @steve-brooks.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
Looking forward to tucking into this, this weekend.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
Thank you to Louise Haigh MP and Ed Clancy OBE for joining us at a WOW school in #Sheffield today to celebrate the steps pupils at Manor Lodge are taking to get more active on the journey to school! @southyorksmca.bsky.social www.livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...
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Louise Haigh MP and other special guests join Sheffield pupils
Louise Haigh MP joined pupils from her Sheffield Heeley constituency (Friday 22 November) to celebrate the steps they are taking to get more active.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The #20mph policy in #Wales has saved 45m, prevented 500 people being injured or killed on our roads and cut car insurance all in just 9 months. So why did the policy also start a culture war? Great article by @willhaycardiff.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Wales’s 20mph speed limit saves lives and money. So why has it become a culture-war battlefield? | Will Hayward
In a world of online outrage, evidence is no longer enough – for a policy to work, politicians must explain it and stick by it, says Guardian columnist Will Hayward
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Hi BlueSkyers! I'm looking for an Engagement Assistant to join the fab @livingstreets.bsky.social team. Great opp to gain experience in a charity campaigns role. Please share! 🚶‍♀️Part-time 👍Remote working ✔️Closes 2 Dec www.livingstreets.org.uk/about-us/car...
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Thanks to John Griffiths MS for joining us for our walk and cycle with @cyclinguk.bsky.social and @sustrans.bsky.social along the beautiful Llandudno promenade this morning– despite the rain! It was great to talk about the importance of active travel – and get some sea air at the same time!
Cllr Huw Thomas, John Griffiths MS, Cllr Carys Stallard, Guide Dogs Cymru, Gwenda Owen (Cycling UK), Asthma and Lung UK, and Cllr Steve Cunnah (Sustrans Cymru) standing next to Llandudno beach.
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RuthNia @ruthnia.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The new #PedestrianPound report from @livingstreets.bsky.social finds that investing in walkable communities can help the high street bounce back and make local economies thrive. 🚶🏽‍♂️Share with your local Cllr today and call for change act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/161131/...
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Tell your local councillor that Pedestrians = Pounds
Living Streets’ new report finds that investing in walking and wheeling can help the high street bounce back and make local economies thrive. And your councillor needs to know. Write to them today. ...
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Hello Bluesky folks! 👋 We are Living Streets, and we want a nation where walking and wheeling is the easiest, safest, and most enjoyable way to get around. Follow us for content on everything from pavement parking to safer school streets and the economic benefits of walking 🚶 🚶 🚶
A woman with an orange t-shirt holds an umbrella over a group of walkers. They are laughing and smiling. In the background there is a river bordered with trees.
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Living Streets @livingstreets.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
The #PedestrianPound 3rd edition broadens the evidence base to include the benefits of happier and healthier people, stronger communities and a more resilient environment. New for 2024: 📗 country annexes 📗 12 x case studies + typology 📗 evaluation briefing 🧵 …
A split image of three people sat on a street café. Alongside an image of the front covers of the Pedestrian Pound supplementary documents.
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