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A brief overview of how councils work in the UK. What does a Local Authority do, and how are they different around the devolved nations?
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Local elections in England 2026
Local Council Elections are taking place across parts of England In May 2026. Councillors can play a major role in improving the serious state of our natural world. By making a commitment to pursue the below policies if elected, council candidates can stand up for nature.
Community Campfire: Global Majority Leadership for Nature
This link will open on the Avon Wildlife Trust website.
Honest short talks, local ideas & community actions that make nature accessible for all.
A local council ignores national outcry by ploughing ahead with plans that threaten one of the last bastions for nightingales in England
Local Plan that continues to designate land at and around Lodge Hill as being suitable for thousands of new houses.
Speaking to councils, councillors and people in authority
Speaking to people in authority can be daunting, but knowing how to speak to people like councillors is a valuable skill that can benefit your community.
IPBES 12: A landmark global biodiversity conference in Manchester
Leigh Morris, International Director at The Wildlife Trusts, explains what this conference is, and how The Wildlife Trusts are involved.
Local Elections - speak up for wildlife
Local Council Elections 2026: will your new Councillors fight for nature? Leave a satisfaction score - constituents (that's you) can rate how they feel about their stated plans for nature and climate.
UK risks major embarrassment on global stage at nature COP15
Government’s long list of unfulfilled green promises leaves nature at risk
Ranger – Conservation
Location: Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, Margrove Heritage Centre
Term: Full time (37.5hrs per week), Fixed term for 1 year from start date.
Holidays: 28 days / plus bank holidays.
Our food system: will global discussions drive much needed change?
It was highly publicised that food, farming and land use would get more attention in December 2023's climate conference in Dubai than in previous summits. But did it live up to expectations…
Spring 2020 magazine UK News
Updates from the Wildlife Trusts
Get involved in practical conservation work on a Conservation Day
This link will open on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website.
Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day.