Ask mayoral candidates to commit to woods and trees in your local area
Join the call for greener communities and a brighter, healthier future.
Email your candidates nowAsk election candidates to make clear plans for woods and trees
Urge candidates in England’s 2024 local and mayoral elections to recognise the value of trees and woods where you live.
Your local authority is the first line of defence for woods and trees, with the power to make important decisions about development and tree protection in your area. Urge candidates in England’s 2024 local and mayoral elections to recognise the value of woods and trees where you live.
Ask your candidates to commit to:
- increase tree canopy cover
- protect ancient woodland and veteran trees
- ensure equitable access to the benefits of trees
- lead urgently needed nature recovery efforts
- protect against tree pests and diseases.
When are the 2024 elections?
On 2 May 2024, thousands of candidates will stand for mayoral and local elections in England, hoping to represent you.
Not all areas have elections this year, but in those that do, millions of people will be eligible to vote. This is a huge opportunity to encourage candidates to see the value of trees in our communities. Our combined voices have the power to make change happen and create a brighter, healthier future.
Where are mayoral elections happening?
- East Midlands
- Greater London Area
- Greater Manchester
- Liverpool City Region
- North East
- South Yorkshire
- Tees Valley
- West Midlands
- West Yorkshire
- York and North Yorkshire.
What about local elections?
We’re focusing our campaigning on candidates running for mayor, as mayors have more power and influence than most councillors and more potential to make a difference. You can still ask local candidates to commit to plant and protect more native woods and trees where you live. Email them or visit them at a hustings event.
Find out if a local election is happening in your area and who your candidates are at whocanivotefor.co.uk
Your local representatives play a crucial role in creating and managing green infrastructure, like woods and trees. They can safeguard existing trees, promote local tree planting projects, and create equitable access to the huge benefits of trees for everyone.
We’ve created a template to help you write to them. Make it more powerful by adding your own stories and examples of woods and trees in your area if you can.