This action is quick, focused and powerful, especially when you back it up with real data about your area.
How to do it:
- Use our postcode tool to see how your area is doing on climate, air quality, and emissions
- Copy our email template and personalise it with one thing that stood out to you from the tool.
- Send it to your local councillor or MP. Not sure who they are? Find them via writetothem.com
Subject: Urgent action needed on [specific local issue] in [your area]
Dear [councillor/MP name],
I live in [your area] and I’ve been looking at data from Friends of the Earth’s Near You tool. One thing that stood out to me is that [insert key fact from the tool, eg. our area has one of the lowest rates of home insulation in the region].
This is an urgent concern for our community. I’m asking you to:
- [Insert 1–2 specific actions they could take, eg. push for more funding for home insulation.
I want to make sure you're representing the concerns of [your area] and you're advocating for cutting emissions and improving our lives.
As my elected representative, I hope you’ll make this a priority and let me know what action you will take.
I look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address] (optional but recommended)
That’s it. After a simple search and a quick email, you've taken action for your local community from the comfort of your home.
...being able to speak to our MP, somebody who can really make a difference, really gives you a feeling that we’re not powerless. There really are things that we can do.
St. Albans Friends of the Earth member
Want to go further?
- Amplify your voice by asking someone else in your community to contact your local representative too.
- Join a Friends of the Earth local action group and work with like-minded people on a cause you care about.
- Tag your local representative on social media to increase visibility.
- Follow up in 2 weeks if you haven’t had a reply.
