Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has partnered with the British Mountaineering Council, Down to Earth, Rural Action Derbyshire, CPRE and the Woodland Trust to start the Neighbourhood Nature Plan. The campaign helps people to hold Neighbourhood Nature Forums to decide on local priorities and effectively campaign for these ahead of the general election.
Neighbourhood Nature Forums can be at any scale, from a citizen’s assembly in a local hall, to a talk amongst friends round a kitchen table.
Using direct support and a toolkit designed specifically for this initiative, the coalition hopes to enable local people and groups to bring people together, publish their priorities, and advocate for pledges from candidates.
The toolkit includes advice and checklists to help run meetings effectively, from setting agendas and talking points, to note taking and creating action plans. There’s also lots of ideas on how to promote meetings with tips on event booking sites, downloadable posters and social media content.