Are you an unreasonable person? Then join us! We are making outrageous demands for a things like a clean and healthy environment, homes that don't make us sick &the right to be heard in decision that affect our local areas. Feel the same? Then sign the Charter for Communities charterfordemocracy.org

Do you feel powerless? You're not alone - communities know what they need but so often they are shut out of the decisions. Sign our Charter for Communities! We want rights that give people a voice in what happens where they live. We should all have the right to participate and to challenge.

People should have the right to take part in decisions about the places they live. Too often, communities are brought in late (if at all!) once the big decisions have already been made. Real participation means being heard early, properly, and with the chance to make a difference...

Everyone should have the right to a clean and healthy environment. That shouldn't depend on where you live, how much money your area has, or how hard your community has to fight to be heard. Clean air, green space and healthy surroundings aren't a luxury - they're essentials for all of us.

Communities know what their places need. Too often, they are shut out of the decisions. Our Charter for Communities is about changing that. It calls for rights that give people a genuine voice in what happens where they live, including the right to know, to participate, and to challenge.

The English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill should make room for the right to play. Children and families need safe and welcoming streets and spaces. Proud to stand with Ingrid Skeels @playingout.bsky.social & everyone making that case. Support the Charter charterfordemocracy.org

The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill should include the right to grow. This isn't a side issue. It's part of what strong, connected communities look like. Proud to stand with Incredible Edible @thetcpa.bsky.social in making that case. Support the Charter charterfordemocracy.org

Is the Government starting to listen? In the Lords debate on the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, the Minister responded to @bishmanchester.bsky.social that the Government would be “more than happy” to meet and discuss these issues further.

“The rights shown in the community charter are perfectly possible in England.” Huge thanks to @bishmanchester.bsky.social for speaking up for communities in the Lords. Communities need more than words. They need real rights. Join our fight for a Charter for Communities charterfordemocracy.org

A bill can call itself “community empowerment”. That doesn't make it so. Real community empowerment means giving people meaningful rights, not just shifting power around at the top. Communities need a real say over the places they live, from local green space to planning decisions...

Today, peers will debate Amendment 318A to the #EnglishDevolutionandCommunityEmpowerment Bill. Because if this bill is really about community empowerment (and HINT, it's not as currently drafted), it cannot stop at shifting power around institutions. It has to mean rights for communities too.

The #EnglishDevolutionandCommunityEmpowermentBill is in Report stage in the Lords, but it doesn't seem well named - where are all the rights that communities actually need? If government is serious about empowering communities, people need more than warm words....

In July 2025, the UK Government introduced the England Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, saying it aims to give communities stronger tools to shape their local areas. Warm words are not enough. Communities need rights.

The Charter for Communities isn't pie in the sky - it's practical. It sets out seven rights that are credible, achievable, and already recognised elsewhere. These include: • a clean and healthy environment • a healthy home • a voice in local decisions • the right to challenge decisions

People are the solution, not the problem. Across England, communities are dealing with the climate crisis, poor housing, and decisions made far away, with local voices too often sidelined.

Communities must have the power to challenge decisions that are unsafe, unfair, or made behind closed doors. Accountability matters - we need real routes to put things right where we live. Agree? Sign the Charter for Community Rights! charterfordemocracy.org

Access to nature shouldn't be for the lucky few. The Charter for Community Rights includes the right to roam and swim, because we all should be able to enjoy rivers, coasts and countryside, safely, responsibly, and without being shut out. Sign the Charter: charterfordemocracy.org

Play isn't an extra or just for kids. It's how we grow, connect and stay well. We should all have safe, welcoming spaces to play near where we live. Agree? Sign the Charter for Community Rights! Sign the Charter: charterfordemocracy.org #RightToPlay #CommunityRights #HealthyPlaces

We live with the consequences of decisions so should have a real voice in making them. That means power to participate, to be heard, and to challenge decisions. The Charter for Community Rights sets out practical rights to shift power back towards people & places. Join us! charterfordemocracy.org

A healthy home isn't a luxury - it's the foundation for wellbeing, safety & dignity. Too many people are living in damp, cold, unsafe housing, while communities have too little power to influence what gets built and where. Join our campaign for a Charter for Community Rights! charterfordemocracy.org

A clean and healthy environment shouldn't depend on your postcode or income. Communities need real rights to protect the places we live, not more empty talk. Sign the Charter for Community Rights - we need your voice! charterfordemocracy.org

We’ve signed this because new homes should be built for the future, not to lower standards. The proposed planning changes could limit councils from requiring stronger environmental standards, including zero carbon homes. read more @thetcpa.bsky.social www.tcpa.org.uk/the-end-of-z...

Skegness might have been forgotten by those in power, but we are here. #WeAreHere Skegness has been supporting local organisations and artists to amplify the thoughts, hopes, and fears of the community about the impact of climate change. Read more! www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/wearehereske...

Want to stay in the loop on community rights, planning, climate justice, and what you can do next? Subscriber on our website for updates on campaigns, actions, and useful news (plus ways to get involved): www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/contact

We believe in community rights! Do you? If you think people are the solution, not the problem then check out the Charter for Community Rights. It sets out seven practical rights communities need to protect where we live. Add your name! charterfordemocracy.org

Do you know your rights when decisions affect your environment and your place? Internationally, we have a right to: 1) know (access to information) 2) participate (be involved in decision-making) 3) challenge (access to justice)

#ThrowbackThursday to this reflection on the planning system and why climate action needs to be at its heart. We said that England’s planning system has all the pieces it needs - but the most important ingredient, a requirement to act on climate change in a measurable way, is missing.

What if the decisions we make today were guided by the wellbeing of the people who come after? Our Seven Generations idea takes inspiration from the Welsh concepts of Gofalwr (care-taker) and Saith Cenedlaethau (‘seven generations’) and the belief that land and place should be cared for in a way...

#ThrowbackThursday In 2024 we looked back at the Aarhus Convention and what it means for everyone’s right to be heard in decisions that shape our environment and communities. From community organisers and planners to policy makers and lawyers, this conversation was about making space...

Every decision about land, planning and climate matters to communities and to our future. Visit Our Law page to find out how we are changing the law for our planet by proposing strong legal frameworks that centre climate action, environmental rights and community voice.

Skegness is more than a seaside town. It’s a community with insight, resilience & ideas for the future. Through creative work & collective storytelling, Skegness is shaping conversations about risk, fairness & belonging. Find out more about our work there: rightscommunityaction.co.uk/places/skegness

Lowestoft is a town shaped by the sea, and by the people who call it home. Our work here centres creativity & community knowledge to challenge top-down planning and make space for local voice in climate decisions. Explore our Lowestoft page - rightscommunityaction.co.uk/places/lowestoft

Hull is a place of creativity, pride and powerful community voice. Our work in Hull brings together local people, artists and organisers to tell the story of living with risk, change and possibility, Explore what’s happening in Hull - rightscommunityaction.co.uk/places/hull

Have you looked at our website recently? We’ve given it a fresh look and simpler navigation so you can find the resources, guides and stories you need to make your voice count on the issues that matter to your community and the planet. Explore now: www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk

Every person has the right to be heard on the issues that matter to them, from climate risk to local planning decisions. We’re helping communities understand & assert these rights so your voice can shape better outcomes for all. Explore Our Voice www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/our-voice-1

It's #ThrowbackThursday so why not revisit our case for why we need an Office for Empathy now more than ever, while you have your lunch - and let us know what you think! www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/blog/officef... #OfficeForEmpathy #EmpathyPolitics

Are you trying to be a more active citizen in 2026? Then we've got something to get you started! If you believe that people are the solution not the problem then sign our Charter for Community Rights. It gives communities protections and opportunities to drive positive change charterfordemocracy.org

First week done! We hope you too are finding your stride. As we settle into 2026, it’s a good time to think about the principles that will guide our campaigns, our communities, and our collective future.

Heading into January we’re thinking about what kind of democracy we want to build together this year. If your break gave you time to reflect on community, fairness, and real power for people, you are not alone. Read & sign the Charter for Community Rights - join the movement charterfordemocracy.org

Climate change isn’t just charts and projections. It’s hundreds of UK plants flowering early in winter, right now, right outside. Once you notice it, you can’t unsee it. A visible signal of climate breakdown. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

We’re heading into the new year with big plans to further our work on planning, climate and community rights. If you want updates on campaigns, blogs, events and how to get involved, subscribe for our newsletter. Stay in the loop here: www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk

Looking back...in her article Why Every Community Matters, Naomi reflects on our work with communities on climate and planning. From art and community mapping projects in Hull

Earlier in the year in As if the climate mattered… we asked why, if most people want climate action, our planning system still fails to deliver the homes, energy and transport infrastructure we actually need.

One idea that stayed with us this year was our proposal for an Office for Empathy. It asked a simple question: what would decision-making look like if care, listening and lived experience were treated as essential, not optional? You can read more here www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/blog/officef...

As we look back on the year, one milestone we’re really proud of is the launch of our new website. It brings together our work on community rights, planning, democracy and the environment in one clear place and how to get involved. Take a look! www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk

Magna Carta, 1215: changed the relationship between people and power. Charter for Community Rights 2025: can do the same. Join our movement - sign the Charter! charterfordemocracy.org #CommunityVoice #HealthyHomes #RightToRoam #RightToGrow #CleanWater

Magna Carta, 1215. Charter for Community Rights, 2025. Power checked then. Power checked now. Join our movement for change - sign the charter! charterfordemocracy.org #CommunityRights #HealthyHomes #RightToGrow #RightToRoam #CleanWater

Disillusioned? Looking for hope? Sign our Charter for Community Rights! It;'s about giving communities real power and the rights they need to protect where they live, influence decisions, shape environment and housing, and build fairer, healthier communities. charterfordemocracy.org

It's #HumanRightsDay! We believe communities should have real power, and The Charter for Communities gives people the rights they need to protect where they live, influence decisions, shape environment & housing, and build fairer, healthier communities. Support the Charter charterfordemocracy.org

Who do we think we are??? Basic rights like a healthy home, right to roam and having a voice in local decisions that affect our lives? Join our campaign for a Charter for Community Rights - add your name here! charterfordemocracy.org