On Wednesday (9th July), people from across the country came together in London for the Mass Lobby for Nature and Climate; a powerful event bringing citizens face-to-face with their MPs to call for urgent action to protect the environment, our communities and future generations.
Finding our voice at the mass lobby: a journey from North Tyneside to Westminster
Amongst the many people travelling to London was one of our staff members, Bryony Carter, who lives in North Tyneside.
For Bryony, living in North Tyneside has instilled a deep sense of belonging. It’s a place where rolling greenery meets a proud community spirit. "The woods, the fields, the old wagonways - they’re not just scenery," she says. "They’re part of the identity and natural heritage of this place." But like many others across the UK, Bryony has watched as developments edge closer to beloved local spaces. She’s not anti-growth - far from it - but she wants to know: how do we strike the balance between protecting our green spaces and allowing communities to grow and thrive?