Top tips to get divestment on the election agenda this May
There’s not long to go now until the local council and regional mayor elections on May 4th – here’s some top tips on how to get divestment on the agenda and win new allies
Fossil Free UK
Divest your Local Elections
In May 2017, local elections will be held across much of the UK. These elections are a great opportunity to build community support and push for divestment from our local councils.
Pension funds run by our councils invest over £14 billion in the fossil fuel industry. Councillors hold much of these power over local government pension funds. We can mobilise around the May elections to win commitments to work for divestment.
Politicians are more susceptible to pressure in the run-up to elections. So now is the time to push politicians and local political parties to support divestment.
Key Resources:
- Briefing for Councillors (PDF)
- Blogs on lobbying your councillors – see below
- Webinar on election campaigning – watch the recording below
- Local Government Divestment Guide – our full guide to campaigning
Watch the webinar recording here:
Campaign Updates
Divest your Local Council: Join the Webinar!
In May 2017, local elections will be held across much of the UK. These elections are a great opportunity to build community support and push for divestment from our local councils. Join the webinar on Monday at 7pm to find out how to get involved.
Six steps to divest: winning the 2017 council elections
On 4 May 2017, local elections will be held across much of the UK. These elections are a great opportunity to build local support and see more local councils divest their pensions from fossil fuels.