Stephen Edwards

Head of External Affairs and Campaigns, Which? Chair of Governors, St Mary’s, East Barnet. FRSA. Views all my own.

[Dan Tomlinson MP @Dan4Barnet]

It's official: I'm your new MP for Chipping Barnet!

Now to get on with the hard work of delivering change for my constituents and the country.

[Oliver Coppard @olivercoppard]

We’re building a happier, healthier South Yorkshire.

That means giving our communities more, better choices about how to travel and move, and particularly making walking safer and easier.

https://t.co/jkJZElwAZN

[Oliver Coppard @olivercoppard]

So I’m delighted that our partners and friends at @livingstreets have chosen South Yorkshire as the home of their 2024 #WalkingSummit; recognition of both our commitment and huge ambition.

https://t.co/jkJZElwAZN

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

We’re very excited to announce that we’ll be taking part in the @BigGive's #ChristmasChallenge!

Every donation made to our campaign from tomorrow until 5 December will be DOUBLED!

Save the date! #GivingTuesday

https://t.co/naFv7I7zL7

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

Did you know that less than half of primary school children walk to school in England today, compared with 70% in the 1970s?

Our @Tanya_Braun has written about #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth in this @Sport_England blog 👇

https://t.co/qijVQp41xr

[Will Norman @willnorman]

Redundant phone boxes clutter up our pavements, making it harder for people with buggies, mobility aids or in wheelchairs to get around. However, because of various bits of legislation they are notoriously difficult to remove.

Well done @CamdenCouncil. 👏👏🚶‍♀️👩‍🦼🤸‍♂️♿️🚶‍♀️

[David Milner @djjmilner]

A fascinating approach to delivering the number of homes we need whilst being efficient with the land we have

https://t.co/sJokGYs8Sm

[Journeys and Places Enfield @JourneysPlaces]

October is International Walk to School Month, when pupils around the globe celebrate the benefits of walking and wheeling to school. Head over to @livingstreets to find out how to get involved >>> https://t.co/54N2g9zB7U

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

"I've made new friends. I've got a reason to get up in the morning."

How our Walking Connects project helped people feel happier, healthier and more connected.

#WorldMentalHealthDay

[Cllr Amy Foster @AmyF0ster]

It was a real honour to chair our #LabourStreets today for @LabourCycles @serauk

We heard powerful testimonials from our panel about why and how we need Labour Streets as part of our journey towards safer, equitable and sustainable communities across the UK

[Stephen Edwards @sedwards1976]

Inspiring event on our future streets at Labour conference. Brilliant to be on panel with @Amanwy @Heidi_Labour @RezinaChowdhury @DollimoreDuncan and @AmyF0ster discussing case for better streets for walking and cycling @livingstreets @LabourCycles @WeAreCyclingUK

[LabourWalks&Cycles @LabourCycles]

England’s cuts to active travel funding are myopic & miserly.

Every £1 on active travel saves the NHS £3.

@Amanwy

[LabourWalks&Cycles @LabourCycles]

Are you a Labour Party member who cares about making it possible for everyone to 🚶🏿‍♀️ and 🚲 short journeys?

Meet tomorrow at the Wheel of Liverpool at 14:00 for a photo op and our walk & ride.

No conference pass required.

Bring a bike.

https://t.co/nxp1StmlYZ

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

We support National #WorkLifeWeek and giving working parents and carers the flexibility to walk their children to school.

Families with working parents can be happier and healthier with more balance between work and home life.

[Guardian Cities @guardiancities]

Walkable neighborhoods associated with lower risk of some cancers, study finds https://t.co/dT8gWnSPrC

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

We're off to the National Transport Awards where our work to create safer routes to school in Greater Manchester is nominated.

🖌️ Zig-zag markings repainted
🪧 Road sign replaced
💡 Improved street lighting
= more children walking & wheeling to school.
https://t.co/cDyAc7mbE3

[Stephen Edwards @sedwards1976]

Looking forward to this event - great panel @livingstreets

[LabourWalks&Cycles @LabourCycles]

Sunday at conference - join us!

Communities across the UK are asking for safe pleasant routes to 🚶🏿‍♀️ & 🚲. What are the policy implications? How can Labour support communities create fairer, greener streets?

[Stephen Edwards @sedwards1976]

Powerful speech by @Amanwy on importance of changing our travel habits to address climate change and life-saving benefits of 20mph in our built-up areas

[Living Streets @livingstreets]

More children will have access to our #WalkToSchool programme, thanks to funding announced by @activetraveleng

It will support families to choose active ways to travel to school, boosting the nation’s health, reducing congestion & improving air quality.

https://t.co/h6oUSe89om