Jump to content

What about England? (Petetion for local govt PR)


nomme

Recommended Posts

Just got this email which I thought I would share. Email Follows.....

 

Dear Friend,

 

The Scottish parliament has introduced proportional representation for

local government elections.

Scottish voters will be using STV in the local government elections by May

2007.

 

At a stroke this will change the culture of local government politics in

Scotland, making councils representative and ending Labour's traditional

one-party dominance of the central belt.

Similar reform is under discussion in Wales.

 

Make Votes Count believes that this represents a tremendous democratic

breakthrough and that what is good enough for Scotland should be available

in England.

 

We have produced a topical pamphlet entitled "missing modernisation: the

case for voting reform in English local government". Edited by Alan Pike,

the pamphlet includes contributions from Alan Whitehead MP, Chris Game,

Councillor Steve Munby, Dan Corry, Mayor Steve Bullock, Fiona Mactaggart

MP, Councillor Andrew Burns, Paul Tyler MP, Ken Ritchie and Lewis Baston.

Price ?2.50 each or ?10 for six (inc P&P). Please order by reply e-mail or

telephone 0207928 2076 during office hours Tues - Thurs.

 

We have also been circulating a "make local votes count" motion calling on

the government do take steps to introduce a more representative voting

system for local government in England. So far four councils (3 Lib Dem

and one Labour) and almost 1000 councillors of all parties have signed up.

The petition is on http://www.makelocalvotescount.org.uk this e-petition

will be sent to number 10 Downing St. on St Andrew's day.

So please sign up yourself online by midday on Tuesday 30th of November

and also e-mail friends and colleagues to ask them to show their support. (You

don't have to be a Councillor to sign the motion, just double click on the

link above).

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.