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Write to your local councillor
Be a voice for animals and inspire your local councillor to put animal welfare on their agenda.
Last edited: 24/09/2024
Before you get started
Why this is important
Contacting your local councillor is key to keeping animal welfare a priority in your community.
It opens up conversations and shows them that their community cares deeply about the welfare of animals.
Supporting documents
Duke of Edinburgh Worksheet [3 hours]
Instructions
Writing your letter
Create an open conversation
Talking to your councillor lets them know what’s important to you.
Sometimes, asking thoughtful questions can open up conversations better than making demands.
The goal is to build a long-term relationship, so we can all be lifelong advocates for animals.
Choose a topic that is important for you
What would you like to discuss with your councillor?
Here are some ideas to get the conversation started:
- Ask about their views on animal welfare in the local area, such as food production, responsible pet ownership, or wildlife protection.
- Whether they would nominate someone in the community for an award recognising their outstanding contributions to animal welfare.
- Encourage them to pledge their support for animals through our manifesto
Writing and sending your letter
Our template makes it easy to write your letter.
Once you're done, we recommend using WriteToThem to find your local councillor—just paste your letter into their form and send it directly.
Should you expect a reply?
Councillors represent thousands of people, so they might not reply right away, and you may need to follow up.
You can also take future opportunities to speak with other council candidates during elections to ensure your interests are represented.
celebrate your achievement
Get a practical animal welfare certificate!
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