Take steps to boost your health

A campaign to ditch the car has been launched during National Walking Month. Joseph Richards finds out more

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PEOPLE living in North Staffordshire are being urged to get out and about during National Walking Month.

Staffordshire County Council is encouraging people to ditch the car and 'Walk This May' instead.

Walking is seen as a great way to improve health and wellbeing and to reduce stress, whilst helping the environment.

So, people in the county are being urged to lace up their shoes and step into a healthier lifestyle.

Ryan Procter, from the Active Travel team at Staffordshire County Council, said: "Whether it's walking to school, taking the dog out, or swapping a boardroom for a walking meeting, every step counts.