petitioning
demonstrate the support for your campaign and the strength of local opinion
Petitions are an excellent method for demonstrating the strength of local opinion on a subject, and convincing decision-makers in authority to take action.
The BBC’s Action Network website
news.bbc.co.uk details all the helpful suggestions you will need for organising a petition – from drafting it and collecting signatures through to ensuring it is delivered to the right person in authority, and with maximum impact.