This is an example of the tireless work & constant vigilance that local councillors & residents need to do to resist digital ad screens in their communities - the volume of applications is huge & ad companies are well resourced to keep making applications & appealing refusals. 😱 This must change!

Ruth Mersereau@ruthmersereau.bsky.social · 6d ago

Update 1/3: I’ve just submitted objections to 6 separate applications for more of these Digital Advertising Screens (DASs) in City Ward, Sheffield. Businesses applying for planning permission are now submitting applications for "communications kiosks”, but these kiosks incorporate big DASs...

New analysis from @oha-updates.bsky.social shows that unhealthy foods are still being advertised despite some restrictions being introduced & there are still no restrictions on outdoor ads - Advertisers should be held to account if their ads are contributing to public health issues 😷

Obesity Health Alliance@oha-updates.bsky.social · 4d ago

🚨 Our new snapshot analysis suggests that if the Government applied the updated NPM to advertising and promotions regulations, as consulted on earlier this year, many products could be reclassified as ‘less healthy’ 📄 Read the report: obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/2026/10/09/2...

Our co-director Nicola was at Green Party Conference last week, which included hosting a panel talk on how councils can end factory farming. Thanks to @alastairis.bsky.social @eatingbetter.bsky.social Communities Against Factory Farming and @plantbasedunisat.bsky.social for joining our panel.

Catch up with co-director Charlotte at the recent Labour Party Conference. Talking to local leaders about high streets, planning and creating better, ad-free towns and cities.

Our Policy Director Charlotte just spoke on BBC Radio Berkshire about the importance of councils introducing Advertising & Sponsorship Policies that restrict products & services that impact on our public health & the planet - listen below & maybe #Berkshire will be next? 🧐

“We don’t want Bristol to be a billboard for polluters while we’re working hard to improve health, air quality and nature in the city,” says @heathermackbristol.bsky.social on Bristol Council's new high carbon ad ban in @theguardian.com @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social

Bristol becomes first British city to ban advertisements for fast fashion

Green-run council also curbing ads for airlines, cruises, fossil fuels and SUVs on its billboards and bus shelters

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Huge news from Bristol as the council bans high carbon ads and becomes the first UK council to act on adverts for ultra-fast fashion! Thanks to all who got us here @labourlabel.bsky.social @carladenyer.bsky.social @adfreecities.bsky.social @badvertising.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Bristol becomes first city to ban fast fashion adverts

New rules prohibits the promotion of flights, cars and travel agents on council-owned billboards.

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Good news! I made the case for banning adverts for high-carbon products back in 2020. It was important then and it’s even more crucial now. Huge respect to @adfreecities.bsky.social for their years of campaigning, and to my @bristolgreenparty.bsky.social council colleagues for making it happen 👏

Really great to see research from @sustainweb.org & Portsmouth uni that confirms what we have been saying to councils: there is no evidence that adopting a healthier advertising policy leads to a reduction in advertising revenue. Read the full report here: www.sustainweb.org/reports/aug2...

We are pleased to see that the Government has banned the sale of energy drinks to under 16s acknowledging the impacts they have on health. However, it is unclear if this will also extend to advertising these unhealthy products, particularly outdoors where these ads can be seen by anyone ☹️

Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England from April

It will be illegal to sell high-caffeine beverages to under-16s from April next year, but soft drinks with lower caffeine levels will not be affected.

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Great to see a recommendation that "the government should develop new regulation, or updating existing regulation, to ban all outdoor advertising of HFSS foods, to be implemented by July 2027" in the new Health & Social Care Committee report @oha-updates.bsky.social

Obesity Health Alliance@oha-updates.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Today, the Health and Social Care Committee published a powerful report calling for a new, bold approach to address England’s decades-long problem of diet-related ill health, which costs the country tens of billions of pounds every year. committees.parliament.uk/work/9239/fo...

Brilliant to see that councils are questioning the value of outdoor advertising given the impact on their residents & local communities & are looking for alternatives to reclaim public spaces - we hope that more councils will follow the example of #Sheffield Council #OurSpaceNotAdSpace

Now Then magazine@nowthenmag.bsky.social · 3mo ago

"A path to a sustainable planet demands that we reduce frivolous consumption... that is why some campaigners see Sheffield's gambling announcement not as an isolated decision but as part of something larger: a slow reimagining of public space" ✍️ Nabeela Mowlana #Sheffield @adfreecities.bsky.social

Did you know that for every £1 spent on advertising fruit & veg £18 is spent on ads for sweets, snacks, desserts & soft drinks 😱 Add your name to the @sustainweb.org Fed Up campaign to demand that people are protected from harmful food marketing & for healthier food for everyone 🥕

We're fed up | Recipe for Change

Join the nationwide call to hold companies accountable for ensuring healthy food is the easy, affordable option for everyone.

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Great to see our comrades @endgamblingads.bsky.social continuing to raise the issue of gambling ads in parliament - When will the government use the 2005 Gambling Act to ban all ads?

Coalition to End Gambling Ads@endgamblingads.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Ending gambling ads ticks every box for government, writes @willprochaska.bsky.social in Politics Home today. It would protect children, grow the economy, save taxpayers money, and is backed by voters across the political spectrum. politicshome.com/members/arti...

Book recommendation! Our Co-Founder Nicola Wilks contributed to this anthology of flash fiction #TheLastPlasticFork (published by @habitatpress.bsky.social) on "green epiphanies". It's a joyful, offbeat collection showing how small interactions and moments can shift mindsets and make a difference.

Green Stories@greenstories.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Every tale in @habitatpress.bsky.social short story collection explores a moment of revelatory change through a dazzling variety of topics, styles and genres habitatpress.com/product/the-... @nicohama.bsky.social @rupertread.bsky.social @mandascott.bsky.social @greensolitaire.bsky.social

We joined @waronwant.bsky.social & @labourlabel.bsky.social in Bristol in solidarity with 1,416 garment workers in Sri Lanka sacked by NEXT after unionising for better wages and conditions. NEXT has posted profits over £1 bn for two years running. It’s time workers get a share. #NEXTCanAffordIt

🫛 We've backed the 10-Point Plan for Plant Rich diets, a clear policy plan to increase accessibility of healthier foods, support farmers and end the dominance of destructive industrial animal farming 🥕 @foodrise.bsky.social @plantbasednews.bsky.social plantbasednews.org/lifestyle/he...

Adfree Cities Backs Ten Point Plan For Plant-Rich Diets

Adfree Cities, a network of local grassroots groups across the UK, says it is “proud” of backing the Ten Point Plan for Plant-Rich Diets

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Help us reach 100 candidates signing the Adfree Cities pledge by May 7th! Over 70 have already committed to ensuring our neighbourhoods are healthy places & public spaces are for communities & nature, not corporate advertising. Ask your local candidates to pledge today! forms.gle/j143vdWve3NS...

Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Croydon signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: @londongreenparty.bsky.social @croydongreens.bsky.social @croydoneastlabour.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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Which election manifestos include addressing outdoor advertising? Find out here & if your election candidate has signed the Adfree Cities pledge for happier, healthier neighbourhoods free from corporate ads. If they haven't yet, there is still time before 7th May to ask them to with our toolkit:

Labour and Greens commit to addressing unhealthy advertising in local elections manifestos - Adfree Cities

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. ...

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@camdenlabour.bsky.social have committed to supporting low-carbon advertising in spaces the council controls. Ask your #Camden candidates to sign the Adfree Cities pledge today! @londongreenparty.bsky.social @camdengreenparty.bsky.social @camdenlibdems.bsky.social

Camden - Letter to candidates May 2026

Camden Letter to candidates May 2026 Please send individual emails to your local candidates. You can search for the candidates in your ward here: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/local.camd...

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@hackneygreenparty.bsky.social have committed to lobbying the government to give councils more powers to block and remove advertising sites. Ask your #Hackney candidates to sign the Adfree Cities pledge today! forms.gle/dCAz4yrv8eas... @londongreenparty.bsky.social @adblockhackney.bsky.social

Councillor Pledge for Ad-free Communities

Adfree Cities are asking all councillors, candidates and those up for re-election in May 2026 to pledge to keep their towns and cities ad-free to support public health and environmental goals. Outdoor...

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Thank you so much to May elections candidate @shinyshep.bsky.social in #Southwark for signing the Adfree Cities pledge & committing to ensuring that all our neighbourhoods are healthy places where residents have pride in their local area & public spaces are for communities not corporate advertising

Councillor Pledge for Ad-free Communities

Adfree Cities are asking all councillors, candidates and those up for re-election in May 2026 to pledge to keep their towns and cities ad-free to support public health and environmental goals. Outdoor...

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Thanks to May elections candidate @rachaelpenny-green.bsky.social in #Southwark for signing the Adfree Cities pledge & committing to ensuring that all our neighbourhoods are healthy places where residents have pride in their local area & public spaces are for communities not corporate advertising

Councillor Pledge for Ad-free Communities

Adfree Cities are asking all councillors, candidates and those up for re-election in May 2026 to pledge to keep their towns and cities ad-free to support public health and environmental goals. Outdoor...

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Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Merton signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: adfreecities.org.uk/2026-local-e... @londongreenparty.bsky.social @mertonlibdems.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Westminster signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: adfreecities.org.uk/2026-local-e... @londongreenparty.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Sutton signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: adfreecities.org.uk/2026-local-e... @londongreenparty.bsky.social @suttonlibdems.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Stockport signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: adfreecities.org.uk/2026-local-e... @stockportgreens.bsky.social @stockportlibdems.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Sheffield signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: adfreecities.org.uk/2026-local-e... @sheffgreenparty.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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Great to see candidates for the May elections in #Reading signing up to the Adfree Cities pledge - could yours be next? Find out more and ask your candidates to pledge today: adfreecities.org.uk/2026-local-e... @readinglibdems.bsky.social

2026 local elections: Will your candidates sign the Adfree Cities Pledge? - Adfree Cities

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...

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