May 2022 Local Election Toolkit

Local elections are a key opportunity to ensure councils take Deaf and Disabled people’s issues seriously

A brief explanation of how the May 2022 local elections work

Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations have a key role to play in making sure people know about the election, are registered to vote and use their vote on May 5

We need to secure bold commitments from electoral candidates
ahead of the local council elections

Meeting with candidates is a good way of understanding their priorities, building relationships and securing commitments

A hustings is a meeting where election candidates debate policies and answer questions from the audience. A great opportunity to secure commitments and build relationships

Write to election candidates to secure pledges