Join our call for healthier high streets

Visited by millions of people every day, high streets have played a role in our lives for centuries and are the heartbeat of our cities and towns. They are where people work, shop and socialise, making the high street the perfect place to promote healthier behaviours.

Footfall on high streets has consistently declined, and 60% of the public say that they are concerned about the number of shops closing. In the face of this, there is a clear need to regenerate high streets so that they meet the needs of today’s society.

We know that high streets can be drivers of good health. By providing access to green space, healthy food options, and space to socialise with others, they can ensure that everyone is able to live a happy, healthy life. To realise this, we need local councils to act to put in place the building blocks of a healthy high street. Join us today in calling on your local council to take this action, and ensure your high street is working for the health of your local community.