This step will begin in July 2019.

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Today we are looking at local government and councils. We've provided information on this local sphere of government. Follow link in bio! #scotwomenstand #askhertostand #community #representationmatters #localcommunity #community #generationequal #mondaymotivation #localpolitics #localdemocracy #localpoliticsmatter #yourvoiceyourvote #equalrepresentation
This week's #FlashbackFriday Mighty Woman is Ray Michie MP, AKA Baroness Michie of Gallanach, Oban in Argyll & Bute. . @libdems member since their 1988 foundation, she lived an incredible political life. . Find out more in today's blog, via the link in our bio @scotwomenstand . #ScotWomenStand 🙌🏼💫
It's an honour to share our latest blog today, from Cllr Anne Horn of @argyllandbute - giving a glimpse into her motivation to run for election, and continuous engagement with the role, and wider communities 💫. . *CW: Domestic Abuse*. . Read Cllr Anne Horn's full blog, via the link in our bio @scotwomenstand 🔗🙌🏼. . #ScotWomenStand
Today's #FBFMightyWomen is all about the legend that is Winnie Ewing! . A prominent SNP politician, as well as a member of both Parliament, Scottish Parliament, and European Parliament, Ewing generated huge support for the SNP in the 1967 by-election. Acting as the Scottish National Party President from 1987 to 2005, Ewing also qualified and practised as a solicitor and notary public, being the Secretary of the Glasgow Bar Association from 1962 to 1967. . Find out more about Winnie, and her inspiring life, in our latest blog - link in bio 🔗💫
Today we’re talking Community Councils!. . As the most local tier of statutory representation in Scotland, they bridge the gap between local authorities & communities - empowering more voices across political process. . We've created a useful factsheet, available on the #ScotWomenStand website - link in bio 🔗💫. . "[Community Councils] bring local people together to help make things happen... They advise, petition, influence and advocate numerous causes and cases of concern on behalf of local communities.”. . Scotland has over 1,200 community councils - each holding an election at least once every 4 years. . However, they often hold by-elections, outwith regular election schedules, filling community council vacancies as they arise. #ScotWomenStand . All community councils welcome local residents to get involved, provided you meet the following requirements: - You are aged 16 or over. - You are on the Electoral Roll. - You are a resident of the community council area. . #ScotWomenStand 💫
Plan ahead for an inspiration filled March, by booking yourself a spot a @dundeewomensfestival's Centenary Suffrage Conference 🗳🌟. . A free event for young women aged 16-25 encouraging them to vote by looking at the history of women’s suffrage and our political system. . 10am - 3.30pm. Dundee & Angus College, Gardyne Campus. . Guests include representatives of Dundee City Council, @womenslibrary, @ukparliament, @scotparl, and Journalist & Novelist Ajay Short. . For more info, and to book your spot, head on up to the link in our bio - from there, click 'events' 🔗🌟
Each weekend needs a dose of inspiration - that's exactly what we have for you today, in our latest blog by @VikTurbine 💫. . Highly regarded Politics Lecturer & Writer, Dr Turbine discusses 'Learning & Listening as ‘Feminists in Progress’ - link in bio 🔗🌟. . #ScotWomenStand
We have now moved our #TBT to #FBF! This gives a double dose of inspirational women figures here and over @youngwomenscot! This week we have Agnes Agnew Hardie, and a pioneering Labour politician in Glasgow! https://t.co/vq9zMHJuGZ 🙌☀️🌠