Elections UK is a company, part funded by the Electoral Commission. Its objectives are
To initiate, design and develop Impartial Electoral Education, using the Internet as the catalyst, to assist the current and future electorate in making informed political decisions.Objectives
- Providing local information on elections to assist in re-connecting the elected with their electorate
- Supporting educational programmes in schools and colleges.
- Stimulating discussion through local media technology.
- Developing access by Digital TV and other electronic means through our connection to the National Centre for Local Interactive Media.
- Using audio and later video, quotes from candidates are a fundamental part of the programme and interconnection with other media sources and impartial educational organisations will be sought.
- Promoting social inclusion by multi language usage and delivery by web, CD, text or tape as required.
- To cover General, By and European Elections (MP’s & MEP’s), Mayoral Elections, Local Councils and Elections, Youth Parliament (MYP), Euro & European Constitution Referendum, Regional Assembly Referendums & Elections, 2nd Chamber (successor to House of Lords) Elections
References
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