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Active travel has big role to play in supporting our NHS

By Kate Harding, Strategic Lead for Health Inequalities (GM Moving) | 14 January 2025

Active Travel – as highlighted in the CMO's Annual Report – supports our NHS through a more active NHS workforce and through more active residents with reduced need for health services.

Putting physical activity at the heart of the health agenda is vital

By Joe Sarling, Strategic Director - Health (GM Moving) | 13 January 2025

Strategic Director for Health, Joe Sarling, looks at how physical activity is already playing a pivotal role within the GM ICP strategy and GM Live Well:

Public ownership of GM buses offers exciting opportunities for walking and wheeling

By Louise Robbins, Strategic Lead for Walking (GM Moving) | 08 January 2025

GM Moving's Strategic Lead for Walking, Louise Robbins, explains how the launch of phase 2 of the Bee Network this January is a positive moment for our city region.

GM Moving submits evidence to APPG inquiry into active travel and social justice

By GM Moving | 06 January 2025

Greater Manchester Moving have submitted evidence to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking’s inquiry outlining numerous examples from our city region.

Chief Medical Officer's annual report looks at Health in Cities

By GM Moving | 16 December 2024

GM Moving’s Strategic Director Eve Holt was part of a three-person team responsible for co-authoring a chapter on active travel.

Latest activity data for children and young people released

By GM Moving | 12 December 2024

The latest Active Lives Children and Young People (CYP) Survey data from Sport England for the academic year 2023-24 have been released. The national data indicates that physical activity levels remain stable with 47% of CYP being active.