Local elections in England – A time to place health at the heart of local government
On Thursday 7th May 2026, voters across England will elect over 4,850 councillors. A significant electoral moment for elected members to place health and wellbeing at the heart of local governance. A political briefing document is available here. At a time of significant reform and renewed focus on the impact of place on health of […]
Partners come together in Belfast for workshop to address safety for women and girls in public spaces
Over 60 representatives from across local government, academia, community and voluntary sectors gathered in Belfast for a workshop focused on ending violence against women and girls in open and public spaces. Hosted by Belfast Healthy Cities and supported by Belfast City Council, the event brought together a range of partners, including local and regional government, […]
BLOG: Tackling Transport Poverty Through Inclusive Sustainable Transport Planning
As an Infrastructure Delivery Manager at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, I had the great opportunity to travel from Belfast to Brno- Czech Republic, through the Belfast Healthy Cities Explorer Bursary. My aim was to better understand how cities can tackle transport poverty through more inclusive, participatory, and sustainable transport planning. Transport poverty is not just […]
On air with U105: Making Belfast safer and greener for children
Our CEO, Charlene Brooks, spoke to Frank Mitchell on U105 about how we can create a city that truly works for children and young people. During the interview, Charlene highlighted how powerful children’s voices can be when it comes to advocating for green and blue spaces. Children instinctively understand that access to parks, nature and […]