UK public, we would love to hear about the experiences you are having during the coronavirus lockdown (positive or negative) for our #BuildBackCleanerAir campaign.

The coronavirus crisis and lockdown measures have had an impact on our health and freedom. However, these circumstances have also resulted in a rare opportunity to change the way we are living and reconsider what we want to return to as we emerge from lockdown. As unwelcome as this situation is, we must take this chance to decide what our new “normal” will be.

Less traffic has made the roads safer for our children and less damaging to our health. Many of us are experiencing what it is like to walk in peace and for our families to cycle safely - and with more space and access to clean air.

Poor air quality was a threat to our health before coronavirus, but new evidence suggests that air pollution can make us even more vulnerable to the effects of the virus. We must build back cleaner air in the future to better protect our health, and to ensure that everyone, especially those recovering from coronavirus, have access to clean air.

This is a critical time where politicians need to consider how residents can move safely around communities once lockdown eases. While social distancing will reduce capacity on public transport, we must avoid a mass shift to cars. Instead, can we follow in the footsteps of Milan and deliver plans to make walking and cycling easy, safe and attractive for all residents.

Our voices have never been more powerful, and you can help shape the future of your city, today.

Government and business are open to hearing about your experiences of lower air pollution during lockdown as well as your ideas for how we can build safer and cleaner cities. Your videos and stories will build an evidence bank which will demonstrate to government and business the kind of change you want to see. The more people that take part - and the greater the range of voices we hear - the more we will be listened to.

Take this chance to shape how we #BuildBackCleanerAir.

Over the next few weeks, we are asking you to share your feedback on these topics in the form of photos, videos and messages.  

The number one priority is of course to protect the health and wellbeing of the public, so do only take part if it is safe for you to do so and following government coronavirus guidelines.