This week is #WelcomeToYourVote week. For many young people in NI, May will be their first chance to take part in Democracy by voting in the council elections.

Be prepared, ask questions and know that you can make an impact on the decisions impacting your local community.

It's the start of #YourVoteWeek ! Did you know...

📸 You must show an accepted form of photo ID when voting in person
💻 You need to register to vote at least 12 working days before an election
💌 You can choose a way to vote that suits you!

#MakeYourMark #WelcomeToYourVote

Ever missed a bus? Ever been late for a lesson? Ever visited a hospital?

Our Youth Voice Network group wanted to demonstrate how everyone is impacted by politics and why that means other young people should use their voices!

#WelcometoYourVote Electoral Commission

🗳️ Not registered to vote? Not really sure what to do?

Eóin Millar has you covered 👇 👀 🎦

#WelcomeToYourVote Week
#OurDemocracy

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David says you should vote (if you can) because … 🗳️

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🗳 As #WelcomeToYourVote week draws to a close, we caught up with some of our members to hear more about what we discovered...

Thanks to Electoral Commission for an amazing session 🙌

To find out more visit 👇electoralcommission.org.uk/learning

#yourvoicematters

Today #WelcomeToYourVote Week begins.

We want young people to feel confident to vote, and to understand that their vote matters.

Politics and democracy impacts everything. Join the conversation.

Register to vote now 🗳️ orlo.uk/ocCIv

🗳️ #WelcomeToYourVote Week 🗳️

🔬shows that some YP may find it confusing 2:

❌ Find up 2 date, factual & impartial information

❌ How to vote (when you turn 18)

🕺 Check out Ellen Taylor 💖 , a member of NI Youth Forum Electoral Commission Youth Panel who tells us more:

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S3 Mod Studs kicking off #WelcomeToYourVote week Alva Academy This week exploring the theme of ‘Your Voice Matters’ taking on a shaping the country task and participating in our Democra-tea to share their thoughts & views Electoral Commission

We held 12 assemblies across this week, reaching all L6th and U6th students in the college, making the case for registering to vote and voting. That's over 2,000 young people who have been welcomed to their vote!Thanks to everyone involved. #WelcomeToYourVote Electoral Commission

#WelcomeToYourVote Hammersmith Academy 🎉

It was a pleasure to visit the academy's Government and Politics department, and speak to the A-Level students about #VoterID and #VoterRegistration 🤝

Another destination ticked off in @ldn_gov's campaign ✅

#NoVoteNoVoice

Keen to learn more about democracy and voting 🎉🗳️? Look no further: orlo.uk/Auju8 #WelcomeToYourVote

It's #WelcomeToYourVote week and the theme is 'Your Voice Matters' led by Electoral Commission. We're listening and supporting young people in their personal development and empowering them to make a positive contribution to society .

Find resources here: electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/welc…

WELCOME TO YOUR VOTE WEEK

Attended #WelcometoYourVote Week at Fairfield School, with the Leader of the Council.

Welcome to Your Vote Week is about young people learning more about voting, democracy & raising awareness about how democracy & voting is important & impactful.

#OurVoiceOurVoteOurFuture 'I'm proud to be part of this consultation, and be able to help other young people have opportunities. I highly encourage all young people from Carmarthenshire to take part' our member Magda. Click here to VOTE! forms.office.com/e/WNZ3W8QwW8 #WelcomeToYourVote

Interested in learning about democracy? Confused about how elections work? 🤔 😖

These online resources will help you understand more about elections, democracy and how you can get involved 👇

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📢📢 30 01 23 - Welcome to Your Vote Week starts!
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Schools across Midlothian are taking part in #WelcometoYourVote Week, a chance to open a discussion on democracy and why #YourVoiceMatters . Midlothian Education

This Welcome to Your Vote Week, we’re celebrating how everyone can make an impact on the issues important to them by getting involved in democracy. Find out how: orlo.uk/QpKEr #WelcomeToYourVote

Tomorrow we are holding our annual insight event to provide pupils in years 10-13 with an opportunity to scrutinise budget policy decisions and experience how and what they would do if they were in the position of our Cabinet Members.

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