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More ad-free spaces coming soon Thanks to our wonderful supporters, many more streets around the UK could see a reduction in harmful adverts in the coming years. In response to our call-out ahead of the local elections earlier this month, hundreds of you contacted your election candidates asking them to sign the Adfree Cities pledge…Continue reading Adfree Cities newsletter May 2026
More councils are clearly understanding the impact of outdoor advertising on their local communities and the environment, and are taking a stand against unhealthy advertising in their neighbourhoods. This includes introducing Healthier and Ethical Advertising and Sponsorship Policies. So far we know that four councils in London have explicitly included a commitment on advertising in…Continue reading Labour and Greens commit to addressing unhealthy advertising in local elections manifestos
With local elections happening across the UK on 7 May 2026, we’re looking for motivated volunteers to secure pledges from candidates to restrict harmful advertising if elected. As an Election Champion, you will be supported by the Adfree Cities team to contact local candidates where you live and ask them to sign the Adfree Cities…Continue reading 2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge?
Towns and cities across the UK, including Edinburgh, Sheffield, Coventry and Hackney are banning advertising that harms our health and worsens climate change. Could your local area be next? In England, a suit of local elections will take place on 7 May 2026, with candidates vying for 5,036 council seats and six elected mayors. Local…Continue reading May elections: your chance to stop harmful advertising
As local council elections approach on May 4th, we take a look over the Channel at a recent attempt by the people of Geneva to save their public spaces from outdoor advertising to see what lessons can be learned about reducing harmful advertising here in the UK. …Continue reading The fight against outdoor advertising: learning lessons from Geneva
With local elections coming up on 4th May 2023, we have the perfect opportunity to get advertising and its harms on the political agenda. Find out if there is a local election happening near you here. You can then contact your local political parties to get the contact details of all the candidates for the…Continue reading Use local elections to get advertising on the political agenda