When you contact your Member of Parliament (MP) and local councillors about environmental issues, your doing more than just raising a concern - you're shaping the priorities and decisions of those in power.
Here’s why it matters:
Elected officials respond to public pressure
MPs and councillors are accountable to their constituents. When many people voice concern about issues like air pollution, green spaces, or climate policy, it signals that these topics matter to voters - which can strongly influence how representatives vote or what initiatives they support.
It brings local relevance to global challenges.
Here’s why it matters:
Elected officials respond to public pressure
MPs and councillors are accountable to their constituents. When many people voice concern about issues like air pollution, green spaces, or climate policy, it signals that these topics matter to voters - which can strongly influence how representatives vote or what initiatives they support.
It brings local relevance to global challenges.
Climate change and environmental degradation can feel distant or abstract. But when residents describe how flooding affects their neighbourhood or how poor air quality impacts their health, it makes those issues concrete and urgent for their representatives.
It empowers informed policymaking
It empowers informed policymaking
Many councillors and MPs aren’t environmental experts. Hearing directly from engaged constituents helps them better understand the science, community impact, and support for green policies. That can push them to back sustainable planning, cleaner transport, or stronger regulations.
It sparks debate and drives momentum
It sparks debate and drives momentum
A single letter or email may not overhaul policy - but repeated contact from constituents builds momentum. It can generate media interest, fuel petitions, and strengthen campaigns. Politicians often cite “growing public concern” as the reason they took action.
You’re essentially giving a voice to your values - and reminding your representatives that their job is to act on your behalf.
If you select "Metropolitan District Wards" from the menu, the pink lines show the different areas councillors represent (see picture below).
You’re essentially giving a voice to your values - and reminding your representatives that their job is to act on your behalf.
You can search for your MP by visiting the website here. It allows you to submit your postcode to find your MP, or you can enter your city to find all MPs in your area. It allows searches for for partial names and roles. For example, typing in "environment" will return all MPs with an environmental role.
The web site here here allows you to view a map of the country with various filters.
If you select "Westminster Constituencies" from the menu on the left, the black lines show you the different areas the MPs represent (see picture below).
You can find your local councillors and MPs on the website here.