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News from the network
Pontypridd Friends of the Earth raised awareness in the Guardian about the devastating effects of climate change in Rhondda Valley following Storm Dennis in February.
Calling Worcestershire residents! Wyre Forest Friends of the Earth are tackling a proposed incinerator in Kidderminster. Support their campaign and sign the petition now.
Save Rimrose Valley held a lively rally and march showing strength and opposition to Highways England's proposed road plan that is threatening a vital green space in the heart of Sefton.
Huddersfield Friends of the Earth need your help. Protect Kirklees against future road building schemes by signing their petition.
Calling Barnet Residents! Please sign Barnet Friends of the Earth’s letter campaign asking their local council to declare a climate emergency in their area.
Friends of the Earth is hosting a two-day Youth Gathering for 16-25 year olds on 21 and 22 July, featuring a range of workshops to empower young activists. Register now.
The newly revamped Norwich FOE are demanding Norfolk County Council creates a Climate Action Plan. They're off to a strong start with over 200 signatures already. Sign now and support their campaign!
Alongside other campaigners, Southampton Friends of the Earth has raised a truly impressive £15,000 for a legal appeal against the decision to approve Southampton's airport expansion.
Bury Climate Action Group are continuing to work alongside their local council and have been invited to partake in focus groups on their local plan, as well as holding their own consultation event. Great work!
Congratulations to Leicester Friends of the Earth who have been awarded a grant to establish a community green space in a deprived area of the city.
Our London groups have been working together and have formed a London Network. Their last meeting in July saw strong attendance, and we hope this fruitful collaboration continues!
Great work from Hillingdon Friends of the Earth who have been resolute in campaigning for a Climate Action Plan to be adopted in their area. Their work paid off – their council local plan has been adapted featuring many of their recommendations.
Welcome to new Climate Action Groups: Friends of Latton Island, Stop the Arc, Binsted Eco Network and Machynlleth Climate Action!
Leicester Friends of the Earth and The Race Equality Centre (now a registered Climate Action Group) launched a coalition to work for ‘a greener, fairer future’. Their amazing work has received local press attention, and we’re looking forward to seeing their work progress.
FOE Conwy worked with XR and other community groups to produce a lovely video to promote their litter picking.
Young Friends of the Earth Pontypridd were nominated for an RCT Good Citizen award. Congratulations to them for receiving this amazing recognition, as well as congratulations from the Mayor!
Thanks to the brilliant campaigning from Sheffield FOE, Sheffield City Council unanimously passed a motion recognising the nature emergency in Sheffield.
The Welsh Government has announced a suspension on all future road building. This monumental win is in part thanks to decades of campaigning from our amazing network!
Leicester FOE are demanding that their City Council stops spraying pesticides in their local parks. Help by signing their petition now.
Hundreds of you joined us for our online Groundswell event on 12 and 13 June, attending sessions on COP26 mobilisation and building a truly representative movement. Thank you!