Did You Know?

People can vote when they are 18!

What is a Council?

A council is a group that helps run the town.

Why Vote?

Voting helps you pick who leads.

What 2016 sefton metropolitan borough council election Does

People chose new leaders for the town.

Leaders help make rules for everyone.

They work on parks and schools.

Voting is how people share their voice.

It helps make the town a good place.

Every vote counts and is important.

More About 2016 sefton metropolitan borough council election

The 2016 election was a big deal. Many people came out to vote. They wanted to pick good leaders. The town had many choices to make.

This election helps us each day. The council makes rules that keep us safe. They help fix roads and parks. This makes our town nice to live in.

In the future, more people will vote. It is fun to pick leaders. Voting helps us all have a say in our town.

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["2016 Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Election"] --> B["Date: May 5, 2016"] A --> C["Type: Local Election"] A --> D["Seats Contested: 22"] A --> E["Major Parties: Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats"] A --> F["Outcome: Labour Majority"] A --> G["Voter Turnout: 34.5%"]

What Do These Words Mean?

metropolitan:related to a large city and its surrounding areas
borough:a town or district that has its own local government
council:a group of people who make decisions for a community
election:a process where people vote to choose leaders or make decisions
Sefton:a specific area or place in England