Active Travel

St Malachy’s Primary School in Halifax continues to go from strength to strength on its Active Travel journey, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to pupil wellbeing, physical activity, and sustainable travel. As one of the original Active School Trailblazers, St Malachy’s has consistently championed initiatives that encourage children and families to move more. After joining the Active Schools programme in 2021, the school quickly embedded a range of interventions that

Move more. Travel better. Earn rewards.   BetterPoints* West Yorkshire is a new programme that rewards people for making healthier, greener travel choices. Whether it’s walking to work, taking the bus, cycling to the shops, or simply getting more active in your day, you can earn rewards and win prizes.  From January 2026, everyone who lives, works, or studies in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds or Wakefield can take part.   What is BetterPoints? BetterPoints is a behavi

What began as a simple request for funding quickly became something far more impactful for Ferney Lee Primary School and Nursery. An initial enquiry about cycle helmets opened the door to a wider conversation about the school’s enthusiasm for cycling and its commitment to helping every child learn to ride. That conversation revealed a set of well-loved balance bikes in daily use, a passionate team of staff, and a clear ambition to build pupils’ confidence from an early age. S

Name: Sam, Active Travel Coordinator at North Halifax Partnership (NHP) Training: Active Calderdale Walk Leader Training (Free!) First Walk: 5 participants – a dad, his son, a friend, and two colleagues Goal: Make walking more accessible, social, and meaningful in Halifax communities Living and working in Halifax, Sam knew how many barriers people face when it comes to being active. However, through his role as Active Travel Coordinator at North Halifax Partnership (NHP),

In 2024, Cargodale , a cargo bike delivery service operating across the Calder Valley, received funding from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority  to establish a community active travel hub. By April 2025, this vision came to life with the launch of Todmorden Stroll and Roll . Encouraging Active Travel in Todmorden Stroll and Roll was created to promote walking and cycling across the Calder Valley, with a particular focus on Todmorden, where the hub is based. The initiative

In March 2025, Beat the Street turned North Halifax into a giant playground — and the community responded with enthusiasm, energy, and a healthy dose of competition.