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May the force be with you on Voting Day
ON Thursday, 4 May 2017, the local elections are being
held across the UK, but on Merseyside we also have a very important added
election. On that day
voters on Merseyside will be casting their votes for the very 1st Metro Mayor
of Merseyside. Whoever is elected to become the Liverpool City Region Combined
Authority Mayor will have control over the whole Liverpool City Region (LCR)
combined authority area which comprises of the following local authorities:-
Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and the Wirral. He or she will
have a budget of over ₤900 million, over the next 30 years, with powers on
education and skills, planning and housing, transport, health and social care,
under the 'Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.' If
you have not yet seen the information about the Candidates please download this
election booklet for free, by clicking on
here now.
The candidates are as follows:-
Roger Bannister - Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition -
Email.
Paul Breen - Get The Coppers Off The Jury
Tony Caldeira - The Conservative Party -
Email.
Carl Cashman - Liberal Democrats -
Email.
Tom Crone - Green Party -
Web.
Tabitha Morton - Women's Equality Party -
Web.
Steve Rotheram - Labour Party -
Web.
Paula Walters - UK Independence Party -
Email.
The initial term for the Liverpool City Region Mayor is 3 years, with the next
election to be held in 2020. From 2020 the successful candidate then is to be
elected for a 4 year term, then subsequently election to be held every 4 years
thereafter. It is worth noting that the Liverpool City Region Mayor will not be
responsible for Council Services, such as bin collections or setting Council
Tax, also Merseyside will remain Merseyside.
Unlike most elections, you will have 2 votes, a 1st choice candidate and a 2nd
choice candidate. This is due to the fact law states the voting process for
Mayoral Elections must be done this way. It allows you to say who would be your
second choice for Mayor if your 1st does not win. If you only pick 1, the only
one chosen will be accepted. You must also use a clear 'X' that is within the
boxes of the selections you make. Any other marks or lines will probably result
in the ballet paper not being counted.
Don't forget to vote… So may the force of your votes make a difference to your
community on 4 May 2017. |
