Lobbying tips

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Working with the council is a great way to affect change in your local community, but where to start, is their climate action plan any good and whom should you approach? These and many more excellent questions we have tried to address here. 

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If you've never lobbied a council before have a look in The Basics for an introduction on the council setup, wards and a bit of a who's who.

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We are not experts, but on this page Tips can be found on how to raise an issue, follow-ups, preparing for meetings with the councillors, based on our own experiences. 

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How can I get started on being the change I want to see in the world?

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Getting started on your own sustainability journey can be both daunting and confusing at times. See Resources for ideas on how you might get started, as well as links to materials available from other websites.