Why are we standing? Is it actually winnable?
We're students. You're students. We believe that students can best represent fellow students at City Hall. Blean Forest (campus) Ward has an electorate of 4,500 - of which 3,200 are students.
Why Labour?
We believe students are too often scapegoated for political gain, whereas locally only the Labour Party are trying to work with students for the benefit of the whole community. Labour treats students with respect.
Can I vote in Canterbury and at home?
Surprisingly, yes you can. In local elections you can legally vote in BOTH your hometown and at university (unless your hometown is already Canterbury!). If you live on Campus (including Parkwood), Tyler Hill or Blean Village - you live in the ward we are contesting, and will see our names on your ballot paper.
When is it? How do I register to vote?
Thursday, 3rd May 2007. There will be a ballot box in the SENATE BUILDING (in front of Library). Polls are open 7am to 10pm. All those campus residents who are entited to vote at this election need not register - The Registry do this for you when you first move in. For those living off campus, the deadline has now passed for any new applications (18th).
Supporter's response
Our campaign is up and running and the responses we have had at the doorstep has been unbelieveably positive, with people wanting to listen to our message and support our campaign. People have emailed us with their questions and we have been impressed with the response, that people have a real desire to live in partnership with the local community. We have been out and about meeting people and the overwhelming support we have had symbolises the desire to change the way students are perceived. We know it will be a tough fight, but the early signs are good.
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Come On Labour!!!!
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