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STOP PRESS - Democracy Cookbook updates
In keeping with the changing world of politics, the Democracy Cookbook is now even more exciting and up to date than ever before. To download updates for your Cookbook, go to the Do Politics Centre. It's quick and simple to update - just print them out and slot them in the relevant section of your cookbook. Enjoy! Electoral registration - more top tips
It's natural that electoral registration can feel less of a priority in between elections and the annual canvass, but that doesn't mean it isn't always important. Rolling registration takes place all year round and is easier than ever. You can download a form by visiting www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. For hints and tips about encouraging registration outside of election time, visit the Do Politics Centre. Grants application deadline fast approaching
If you're thinking of applying for one for funding through our Partnership Grants Scheme, don't forget that time's nearly up! The deadline for receiving project proposal forms in hard copy is 5 pm on 25 May 2007. We are awarding grants to organisations working with people who
do not currently participate in democracy, particularly young people
not in formal education, people from ethnic minority communities and
people with disabilities. For further details about who is eligible
and how to apply, please visit our
website.
Operation Black Vote have launched a new website which helps explain what the capital’s key public bodies do and how you can get more involved. Features include an interactive map you can use to explore the organisations who run London. To find out where the power lies, visit www.whorunsmycity.co.uk. Find out what your MP actually does for you!
Would you like to spend the day at Parliament, get skilled up to talk to your MP, meet with them and then take part in a debate about the issues that are affecting young people right now? If so, the British Youth Council are running the Young People and Your Democracy Event which takes place on 11 July . The event is completely free and don't worry if you don't live near London - wherever you are in the UK, your travel expenses will be covered and lunch provided. To find out more, visit the British Youth Council's website. Rethink launches ‘Your Shout’ survey
Thousands of people with mental health problems are affected by issues like education, health, environment, community facilities, benefits, employment opportunities everyday and don’t speak out because they think nothing will change. 'Your Shout' is a Rethink survey aimed at encouraging mental health service users to have a greater say in the issues that matter to them. Rethink Politics is a project funded by the Electoral Commission
which started in January this year and will run until December 2009.
It aims to: Find out more by visiting the Rethink
website.
The latest edition of Debatable, the UK Youth Parliament newsletter, is out now. The purpose of the newsletter is to generate political debate, to inform decision makers of the issues which matter most to young people, and to challenge the negative portrayal of young people in the media by showcasing the positive work young people are doing around the UK. Topics in this issue include climate change, Trident and university fees. Debatable is published quarterly and is free to download from the
UKYP
website. Recipe of the month...Conundrums
Local elections have just taken place in 312 councils in England and 32 councils in Scotland. What would you change if you were elected as a local councillor and how would you fare when faced with difficult political decisions? Find out by playing a game of Conundrums.
We’re always keen to hear what you’ve been up to. Whether you’d like to advertise a forthcoming event or simply share your ideas with others, let us know by dropping us an email at dopolitics@electoralcommission.org.uk.
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