Elections

Action Network: campaign online

03 Dec 2025

Learn about Action Network, a digital campaign platform to support your local campaigning and promote your group.

Create a digital petition

03 Dec 2025

Petitions can be a great way to spread ideas and build support for change. The best petitions follow a simple formula designed to help the reader quickly understand why taking action will make a difference. 

8 lessons learned from councils leading the way on climate

03 Dec 2025

Sandra Bell, Senior Sustainability Analyst, shares 8 keys to success for councils that want to act on climate. The keys were taken from 40+ case studies of councils acting on everything from transport to habitat protection.

Ask the expert Book a session with an expert

03 Dec 2025

Working on an environment campaign and need some help? Book a session with one of our subject experts and experienced campaigners who can help answer your questions or give you advice on how to develop your campaigns.

Building local alliances

03 Dec 2025

In this guide we'll explain how to find potential allies to work with on your campaigns, and tips and tools for how to go about building those relationships. Our campaigning will be stronger and more impactful the more we collaborate. Big wins come when diverse groups of people come together to build power.

Understanding how your council works

03 Dec 2025

Approaching your council for the first time can be confusing. But you don’t need to be an expert to work with your council – often it’s simply knowing the right person to contact. This guide will help you get your head around how your council works and who you need to speak to.

How to get media coverage

03 Dec 2025

Media outlets like local radio stations, television and newspapers can be an incredibly powerful tool to help spread the word about your work and influence decision makers. Find out how to use the media to promote campaigns learn how to become an effective spokesperson.

What are regional mayors and why are they important?

03 Dec 2025

Regional mayors and the Mayor of London are directly elected leaders and can have significant powers within an area. Find out how these mayors came about, why they're becoming even more important, and what they can do to act on climate and nature and protect the most vulnerable in our communities.

Guide to meeting with your MP

03 Dec 2025

Wondering how to secure a meeting with your MP? We've got a plan.

Guide to planning hustings

03 Dec 2025

If you’d like to hold a hustings for an upcoming election, we’ve got you covered. This guide will give you tips on how to organise and structure a hustings.