Contact your ward councillors

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Remember councillors can be very busy people with many issues on their mind, sometimes doing their civic duty whilst being employed, full-time. Be courteous. Focus on building rapport.

And always let us know how it went!

A bit of preparation

Step 1 Find the ward you live in (by postcode)

Step 2 Find the ward(s) you travel through (via aerial map)

Step 3 Who are your ward councillors?

And action!

Attend a ward meeting

When are your ward committee meetings?

Any questions? Ward coordinators should be able to help.

or Email, letter, phone

Write an email or letter, or make a phone call.

Whenever writing and email cc the campaign in, and let us know about replies you receive.

You may like to

Talk through specific issues you have (let us know too!)

Ask your councillors how they get around

Tell them about the things the Newcastle Cycling Campaign is up to

Newcastle Cycling Manifesto
Cllr Cycle Pledge (survey 2011)

4C = City Chief Cycle Challenge and BikeWeek

Newcastle Cllr Travel Survey 2010

Safe Cycling Petition 2010 

Invite them to join you for an Infrastructure Safari – a bike ride through the ward or along routes you regularly cycle, local shops, your commute to work.

If you are a member of the Newcastle Cycling Campaign, don’t hesitate to point that out.

Get some ‘inspiration’ from Tyneside’s Loopy Lanes photo collection.