More should vote in coming elections (From Tewkesbury Admag)

More should vote in coming elections

7:27am Tuesday 27th February 2007 in News By Peggy Clatworthy

Tewkesbury town councillors want to see more people voting in the local elections, which take place on May 3.

Town Clerk Major Mike Wilson said: "Some people may think their opinions don't count or that local action won't make any difference, but the reality is that if you vote you decide what gets done.

"It is an important way of having your say on issues you care about and in choosing who will take decisions on your behalf."

He added that although a survey has shown that many people want a say in how their area is run they don't know who their councillors are.

To try and remedy this there will be a public meeting at the borough council offices in Gloucester Road on Wednesday March 14 at 7pm, when people can find out for themselves just what councillors do, and if they are interested, how to stand for election themselves.

Local residents are also invited to meetings of the Town Council being held in the Town Hall at 6pm on Monday March 12 and April 9.

Maj Wilson said: "Not using your right to vote is like inviting someone else to tell you how your life and community should be run.

Further information about the Town Council is available by calling in at the Town Hall in the High Street or ringing 01684 294639.