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Chamber and committees

Walk to School Week 2025

  • Submitted by: John Mason, Glasgow Shettleston, Independent.
  • Date lodged: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
  • Motion reference: S6M-17642

That the Parliament welcomes Walk to School Week 2025, which takes place from 19 to 23 May, as part of National Walking Month; recognises the work of Living Streets Scotland in encouraging children and families across the country to walk to school, promoting healthier lifestyles, reducing traffic congestion and lowering carbon emissions; notes the creative theme of this year’s campaign, “The Great Space Walk”, using intergalactic adventure to inspire pupils to consider the environmental and health benefits of walking; encourages continued support for initiatives that promote safe, active travel for children, and commends all those involved in making walking a natural choice for everyday journeys.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Jeremy Balfour, Miles Briggs, Jackie Dunbar, Tim Eagle, Kenneth Gibson, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Emma Harper, Bill Kidd, Rona Mackay, Ruth Maguire, Liam McArthur, Stuart McMillan, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Mercedes Villalba, Brian Whittle