Councils ‘Should Improve Footpaths To Help More People Get Active’

Councils should improve the quality of footpaths by repairing potholes and stopping motorists from parking on pavements to encourage people to become more active, a health body has said.The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (Nice) has published guidance which calls for local authorities to widen footpaths and ensure street lighting is working to improve routes for cyclists, pedestrians and other users.The Local Government Association (LGA), which represents 370 cou