Election Special | April Newsletter
There are JUST 5 DAYS until the local elections!!! We hope you’re as excited as we are to elect lots of Young Green Councillors on the 5th May. Keep reading for the lowdown on everything that’s been happening and all that’s yet to come!
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UPDATES
What we’ve been doing
🚪 We’ve been out on the campaign trail, knocking doors, delivering leaflets, and securing those first preference votes for Green candidates across Scotland. Make sure to check out all our smiley selfies on social media on the hashtag #ActiveGreens
🚆 Off-peak rail fares will be HALVED in May ahead of the Fair Fares Review. Public transport should be affordable and accessible to all!
GET INVOLVED
Stuff you can do to join the crew
💚 Find your local Scottish Greens candidate, pledge your vote, follow and share their social media posts, and get in touch to join in with the last stretch of their campaigns. Just pop in your postcode at www.greens.scot/CandidateSearch
💬 Talk to us about Slack! What do you like, dislike, or wish we did to communicate better? Not only are we looking to improve our own workspace, but we’re writing guidance for use across the main party too - add your comments to this document to have your say.
🖱️ Our fabulous working groups will be keeping applications open! Click this link to read more about the groups and apply.
📝 Tell us what you want to read in your newsletter. Just fill out this form to submit items or give feedback to improve your monthly updates.
EVENTS
So much to do, fill your calendars!
We’ve got two events to share with you in this newsletter - whether you’ve been super involved in the run-up to elections, or are new and looking to get involved, we’d love to see you in-person if you can make it along to:
May Day / International Workers’ Day 2022 March - 1st May
Assemble at George Square, 11 AM, and walk to Kelvingrove Bandstand. It would be great to have some Green presence there!
(submitted by Stewart Rooney - thank you!)
Lothian Young Greens BBQ Meadows Social - 1st June
Meeting at 4:30 PM at the the compass, you can sign up via this Google Doc, make sure to let us know you’re coming by the 31st May!
(submitted by Ruth Elliott - thank you!)
WE HEREBY STAN…
Shout-outs for seriously fantastic folks
This month we want to give a big shout-out to all the Scottish Young Green Council Candidates, campaign teams, and active supporters! The Council election will take place on the 5th of May and we’ve got a chance for not only a record number of Green Councillors, but young ones at that! All of the candidates and people who have helped should be so proud 💚
(submitted on behalf of SYG by Alyson Mackay - thank you!)
OPPORTUNITIES ‘N THAT
Jobs, Course, and Consultations
Scottish Greens Parliamentary Group Communications Manager
💼 Do you have interest, skills, and experience in comms? Then this could be the job for you - check it out at this here link.
Working with our Environment - Free Course
🌎 Join the Open University to learn about working with our environment. Learn at your own pace, online, by enrolling on the course.
How has free bus travel affected you? - Consultation
🎫 Wanted: Young Scot would like to hear how under-22’s free bus travel has affected you. Let them know right here and collect some points at the same time!
GOOD NEWS!
Parliamentary Pups
Did you know there’s a competition called Holyrood Dog of the Year?! You can check out the entrants on the other side of this button, and cast your votes for your favourite furry friend - you might just recognise a few of their owners too…
Best of luck to everyone who is standing, campaigning, and helping out in anyway. We’re super proud of you and can’t wait to celebrate the results in a week’s time!
Make sure you stay hydrated, get enough sleep, and be kind to yourselves.
Let’s get those votes 😉
Sophie Brodie (she/her)
SYG Membership Secretary 2021-22
@sophiebrodie99 / @SophieBrodieSGP