Get the Vote Out...
Make your vote count... On May 3rd up and down the country people will be going to vote in local council elections. Any you can to, its your chance to exercise your democratic right, to use your voice, and well basically VOTE. From the safety of your street to the quality of air you breathe, voting is an important way of having your say on the issues you care about. By voting you are also deciding who will take decisions on issues affecting your everyday life.
To help you find out more about your vote, including how to register to vote or apply for a postal vote, visit the website http://www.itsaboutme.net
Why Vote
Voting is the most important way to make your voice heard on the issues that concern you.Decisions are made on your behalf every day, ranging from what is happening in local schools and what recreational facilities you have, to national issues like healthcare and education, to global issues like defence and the environment.In many countries around the world, including the UK, people have fought to gain the right to vote. The right for women to vote on equal terms with men in the UK was still being argued about only 70 years ago. But having the right to vote is not enough. A strong and stable democracy also relies on people using their votes. By voting, you can hold your elected representatives accountable.
Voting is central to the way in which our democracy works. Yet the UK general election in 2001 saw a big drop in turnout - down from 71.4% to 59.4%. Fewer than six out of every ten eligible voters across the UK decided to take part in choosing the country's government for the next five years. This apparently accelerating trend away from participation in the institutions of democracy contrasts with what seems to be a growing tendency for people to make their voice heard through a variety of forms of direct action rather than through the ballot box.
You can also download this Guide to Voting