All Welsh residents aged 16 and over, can register to vote in these important elections. You can register to vote here.
As Scouts we want our young people to be active citizens and our own member surveys show that young people in Scouts are, on average, more likely to vote in elections than their peers who are not in Scouts. This is an important time to engage with democracy and here are some simple ways to bring the election to life in your groups.
A hustings is a bit like a question time style debate where candidates come together to talk about why they are standing for election. It’s also a chance for people to put questions forward to candidates. Hustings provide voters with an opportunity to hear the views of candidates or parties.
A hustings is usually chaired by one person, who will put questions to the candidates and make sure that all of the panellists get a fair chance to speak.
