Local action groups are the local solution to a global crisis.

Friends of the Earth local action groups are part of the largest grassroots environmental campaigning network in the UK and are made up of people just like you.

The answer lies with us. The breakdown of our climate and environment is a global problem, and what we do in the next few years will determine the future of our world.

We know the solutions and together we can make a real difference at a national and local level.

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Local authorities are crucial to delivering the urgent action we need on climate and nature.

There are already some great initiatives underway across the UK, so we've compiled a suite of case studies to help inspire your local leaders to make a difference with the powers and resources they have available.

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Together we can boost the impact of every local win. We can look to each other for inspiration. We can find strength in numbers to push for big national change.

Community groups in action

Campaign wins
Campaign wins

The expansion of the The All England Lawn Tennis Club at Wimbledon Park has been unanimously rejected by the council . Now it'll go to the mayor for next steps. Great work from Merton Friends of the Earth on this campaign.

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Actions

Cardiff Friends of the Earth did some microplastics testing in Bute Park on Saturday. It went very well and had great engagement!

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Actions

Birmingham Friends of the Earth handed in its Save our Soil petition to the Council House. The group presented its petition to Councillor Mahmood who is going to present the petition at the full council meeting later this month.

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Shrewsbury Friends of the Earth held a successful, vibrant and well attended demonstration against the Shrewsbury North West Relief Road. Nice work.

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West Yorkshire Friends of the Earth is developing a poetry competition for children. The purpose is to challenge and inspire the mayor to do more for climate action by amplifying young voices.

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2 members of York Friends of the Earth walked the Yorkshire Three Peaks (25 miles) to generously raise money for Friends of the Earth. Congratulations Diana and Clare and thank you for your support.

Events
Events

York Friends of the Earth held an event called “Audience with...” with the joint executive members on climate change from the city council. More than 65 people attended.

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Ally building

Luton Friends of the Earth spoke at the Luton Irish Forum and had the opportunity to talk with the local Labour MP. The group is continuing to build community connections.

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Actions

Liverpool Friends of the Earth turned up at the Labour Party conference to hand out leaflets. Great to get our message out there to those with political influence.

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Actions

A Speakers’ Corner event took place at the site of the proposed coal mine in Whitehaven, Cumbria. We heard rousing speeches from numerous activists including Sarah Finch from the Weald Action Group, who spoke about the Horse Hill oil case and why it’s so important to Whitehaven.

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Climate Action Silsden went on a bat walk with a bat expert, showcasing the wonderful varieties of British bats in their local area to group members and attendees from the local community.

Campaign wins
Campaign wins

On 14 September, we were thrilled to see Carmarthenshire councillors make a historic decision to reject further opencast coal mining at the Glan Lash mine. This win comes off the back of years of perseverance from campaigners and local people who we’ve worked alongside.