London Voter Registration Week
Published on 18 September 2024 03:38 PM
Emily Anderson, Head of Fundraising & Communications
Did you know that older Londoners are under-represented democratic processes, and disproportionately impacted by recent reforms including the need for Voter ID?
We are very excited to be part of the sixth annual London Voter Registration Week to spread the word about how older people and under-represented groups in London can exercise their democratic rights and get their voices heard. London Voter Registration Week is led by Great London Authority and delivered in partnership with Shout Out UK and a broad, pan-London coalition.
Understanding your civic and democratic rights is crucial for active and impartial participation, ensuring your voice and your community's voice are heard in the wider democratic system. There's plenty of ways you can take part, as a Londoner or voluntary organisation.
Here's how you can make a difference:
As a Londoner:
● Find out if you're eligible to vote: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
● If you are eligible to vote, ensure you and those in your community are registered and have an accepted photo Voter ID: gov.uk/register-to-vote
● Join the GLA and Shout Out UK’s new WhatsApp channel to receive key information about civic and democratic rights. Just click this link and then press ‘Follow’ to join the #NoVoteNoVoice Campaign channel.
As a charity or non-profit:
● Use the resources from the GLA Democracy Hub (registertovote.london) to support your community and to increase the political literacy of all Londoners, whether or not they have voting rights.
● Refer older people to our Older People's Reference Groups in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham, to have their say and hear about issues affecting them in their borough [OPRG info]
● Request Age UK East London visit you to give a talk on voting rights and registering with our Voter Registration Stations. Contact us on info@ageukeastlondon.org.uk