In the second episode of our three-part series, Harry and Will speak with the winners of the 2024 Walk Ride GM Awards. St Thomas' CE Primary School Deputy Head Chris Silk and volunteer Matt Evans share insights on their recognition as Best School Street, whilst Best Campaign winner Ryan Bradshaw from Leigh Day discusses the work he's been undertaking to bring a legal case to remove discriminatory cycling barriers. Plus, we bring you the latest updates on the Stockport Scrutiny Committee Report, which has been making headlines this week.

This episode is supported by Leigh Day, Lawyers Against Injustice.

In the first episode of our three-part series, Harry and Will speak with the winners of the 2024 Walk Ride GM Awards. Trafford Council leader Tom Ross and Executive Member for Climate Change Aidan Williams share insights on their recognition as Best Council, while People’s Active Travel Champion Naz Khan discusses her advocacy work. Plus, we bring you the latest updates on the Deansgate Active Travel scheme, which has been making headlines this week.

Harry and Will discuss the budget and how it effects active travel spending in Greater Manchester and beyond. We also discuss the new regeneration project in Stretford on Kingsway, our recent policy conference with the University of Manchester and Salford and our annual Walk Ride GM Active Travel awards.

Harry and Will discuss how Walk Ride GM effectively campaigns when trying to balance the role of 'Critical Friend' as well as our infrastructure visit to Oldham, with the good and bad experiences we faced on our journey there. We also discuss the Louise Haigh interview with the Streets Ahead podcast

Harry and Will discuss how the change in government will effect how Active Travel is funded in Greater Manchester going forward, as well as a roundup of the latest news from across the 10 boroughs.