Small steps to a big difference
Leicester City Council has declared a climate emergency and it’s something we can all play a part in to help reduce emissions and achieve healthier air for Leicester.
Our ‘Small Steps, Big Difference’ campaign aims to show people how making small changes to their lifestyle can achieve a collective, positive difference in improving our health and local air quality.
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It can seem daunting to make changes to your lives – but how many of us do things without even thinking, simply out of habit? Taking the car to the corner shop when you can walk there faster? Paying for parking in the city when the park and ride is cheaper and gets you closer? Walking through the park with family and friends instead of playing on your phone.
Start small and enjoy the positive changes it brings; more time for yourself, less time stuck in traffic, a healthier mind and body and overall — your contribution to making Leicester a clean-air city. Together we can make a real difference and who knows – maybe even get fitter and healthier in the process.
We want you to be part of this change and take a small step that leads to a big difference – are you in?
We have put together some of our top tips and resources of how you can make a difference, whether that’s as an individual, a business, or as a family etc.
Here is what a small difference looks like:
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08/03/2021 4:42pm
For #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the women cycling instructors, participants, ride leaders, teachers, air quality officers & many more! ♀️🌍 💫Check out our Women’s Cycling webpage for points of interest for Women and cycling: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/womens-cycling/

08/03/2021 12:10pm
There is still time to have your say and complete the walking and cycling survey. Your thoughts will help us to understand what we can do to make it easier to walk and cycle. The survey will close on 14th March 2021. Visit crowd.in/0xANf7

05/03/2021 4:18pm
If you can’t work from home, walking or cycling is a great way to start your day whilst being good for your mental and physical wellbeing. 🚴🛴 For top tips on how to make your commute easier visit crowd.in/UXJTuq

05/03/2021 11:11am
Check out this webinar TODAY at 4.30pm hosted by @SustransEMids International Women’s Day Cycling Spotlight: Identities, Barriers & Freedoms Tickets here: tinyurl.com/dmh4frs5 Hear the speakers talk about how they overcame their own barriers & inspired others!

04/03/2021 11:23am
Check out this #HelmetHijabsAndHair video to find out how to take part in @SustransEMids' prize giving competition. To win, design a hair or Hijab style which can be worn with a bike helmet.🚴♀️😀 Good luck!🤞youtube.com/watch?v=s9Mf-h… #InternationalWomensDay
