Democratic Services

Email:
electoral.services
@thanet.gov.uk

Phone: 01843 577500

Fax: 01843 291640

Local Democracy Week

Local Democracy Week – Monday 13 to Sunday 19 October 2008

Councils across the country are encouraging young people to take an interest in local democracy. The Local Democracy Week campaign 2008 aims to make councils more relevant and useful to young people

The following Local Democracy Web Pages are designed to get young people more involved with, and aware of, Thanet District Council and the way it works.

There are a collection of challenging but fun online games that help young people learn about UK democracy, with a particular focus on local government.

• You can try your hand at organising your very own political campaign to try and beat your opponents.
• You can become a Councillor for the day and put your political decision-making skills to the test

http://www.demgames.org/thanet

Did You Know?

When you turn 18 you will be eligible to vote in Parliamentary, European, and local elections.

But you can only do so  once you've registered to vote with Thanet District Council. If you're aged 16 or 17 now is the ideal time to get on the register.

As well as ensuring you do not miss out on your fundamental right to vote at elections, registering now has other benefits.

Not being on the register could prevent you from getting a bank account, mobile phone and many other financial and retail services. So don't delay, register today.

Find out more about local democracy