Why Local Elections Matter for Climate and Nature – And Why Your Involvement Counts

This May, millions of people across England will be heading to the polls for local elections. Voters will elect councillors in 24 local authorities, representatives in more than 1,200 parish councils, and mayors in four combined authorities - including, for the first time ever, the Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire, and the Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire.Local elections might not get the same buzz as general elections but they’re absolutely critical when it comes to shaping climate and nature policies that are close to home and affect people’s everyday lives across the UK. In this blog, Alife our Political Lead explains why your vote, your voice, and your engagement really matter - and how you can make them count.