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The end of zero carbon homes

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...

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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

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But these rights are under pressure, especially when “delay” or “cost” are used as excuses to silence communities.

Read more here:
www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/our-voice-1/... and subscribe to keep up to date (and join in with!) our work.
#Aarhus #CommunityRights #Planning #EnvironmentalJustice

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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)

It’s like a Victoria sponge with the jam missing — Rights Community Action (Copy) The planning system in England has all the bits we need, but the most vital ingredient is missing. The “jam” - the requirement to act on climate change in a measurable way - is absent. The Climate…

It challenged us to think about what meaningful climate action would look like in planning, from warm homes and community energy, to places protected from flooding and changing weather. Revisit it here:
rightscommunityaction.co.uk/blog/its-like-a-victoria-sponge-with-the-jam-missing-n78kd

#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.

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Read the full idea here and explore what it could mean for land, future generations and community stewardship: rightscommunityaction.co.uk/seven-generations-1

#SevenGenerations #Stewardship #CommunityRights #ClimateJustice

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...that honours the past and protects the future. It imagines collective stewardship of land where communities are responsible for nurturing soils, species and ecosystems for the long term rather than simply owning them.

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...

Hey, can you hear me?  — Rights Community Action (Copy) Last September we gathered together with community organisers, policy makers and influencers, as well as planners and lawyers to reflect upon the Aarhus Convention , and to share our experiences…

...so that voices aren’t just included but listened to in decision-making that affects our homes, our places, and our environment. Revisit it here:
rightscommunityaction.co.uk/blog/hey-can-you-hear-menbsp-3d6d5

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#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...

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From a proposed Climate Emergency Act to embedding environmental and community rights in law, this work sets out how legal change can begin to match the urgency of the climate crisis.
www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/our-law-1

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

The Charter for Community Rights offers a grounded set of values and commitments that can help shape a more inclusive, participatory democracy. Whether you are an organiser, an activist, or just someone who wants a fairer society, join the movement! Sign here 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

Winter blooming of hundreds of plants in UK ‘visible signal’ of climate breakdown New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies

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.

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Why Every Community Matters — Rights Community Action (Copy) Naomi Luhde-Thompson (writing for Town and Country Planning Journal) Rights Community Action is a collective and shared endeavour, involving lawyers, planners, storytellers and artists. It came…

to helping people turn local ideas into real plans, it shows that enabling people to shape their places leads to better, more resilient outcomes.

You can read it here:
www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/blog/why-eve...

Why Every Community Matters — Rights Community Action (Copy) Naomi Luhde-Thompson (writing for Town and Country Planning Journal) Rights Community Action is a collective and shared endeavour, involving lawyers, planners, storytellers and artists. It came…

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

As if the climate mattered… — Rights Community Action (Copy) Dr Naomi Luhde-Thompson Most of us want action on climate change [i] and yet somehow we seem to be stuck in the slow lane. There is a majority and stunning global consensus that people want to see…

The blog argues the Planning & Infrastructure Bill does nothing to align planning with climate goals, and risks locking in outcomes that undermine a fair, sustainable future.

Read the full piece:
www.rightscommunityaction.co.uk/blog/as-if-t...