In local government elections you are voting for between one and three councillors to represent your ‘ward’ (local neighbourhood/area) on the local council. Our ward is Chislehurst which is in the London Borough of Bromley. We have three councillors.
There are 388 local councils in England and about 20,000 councillors. These Councillors will get a say on some important things in your community. Our next local elections are on the 5th May 2022
Why vote in the Local Elections?
- Your local council has an impact on many of the services you see and use every day, including housing, transport, and public spaces. Choices made by the council will have visible impacts on your community, make sure that you’ve been part of choosing who makes these decisions.
- You can vote for candidates who have a similar vision for the future of your community as you do.
- Local councils set the rates of Council Tax for your area; these rates have a direct impact on your income as well as the services in your area.
- Councillors represent a much smaller group of people than MPs do, that means your single vote is more likely to make an impact on the result.
What are local councils responsible for?
- Council Housing
- Recycling
- Transport
- Leisure Facilities
- Education
- Planning
- Libraries
- Parks
- Roads
- Social Care
Whatever your politics, it’s so important to remember that local elections give you the chance to have your say about the issues that matter to you, as well as the opportunity to help choose who represents your local community.
The council manages and runs services you use daily! Have a say in your community and make your voice heard and VOTE!
Mike Jack
Chislehurst Matters
Source: www.votingcounts.org.uk
29/03/2022