Ask your MP to champion Community Power in Parliament
Momentum is building across the country for Community Power, as the new Government has committed to implementing the English Devolution Bill. This bill aims to transfer power out of Whitehall and into the hands of people with “skin in the game”.
We have a major opportunity to ensure this piece of legislation is transformative and gives local people the powers they need to shape the places where they live.
This is why we’re calling for three key proposals to be included in the bill:
- Two new community rights, in addition to a strong Community Right to Buy as proposed by the Government, to not only enable people to take ownership of spaces, but also public services and investment
- Community Covenants to bring local people, organisations and local authorities together
- A Community Power Commissioner to uphold new community rights and ensure they are being rolled out across the country
MPs from different parties are starting to listen and take note. But it’s vital we keep up the pressure and build a strong political coalition in support of these proposals.
The more MPs champion the power of communities, the more likely our proposals will be included in the bill.
Here are steps you can take to ask your MP champion community power in Parliament:
- Find your local MP and their contact details
- Download a template letter to send to your MP, asking them champion community power
Please let us know via hello@right-here.org if you send the letter to your MP, and forward any response you get so we can keep track.
If you’re an MP and would like to support the campaign, please let us know via hello@right-here.org.