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In 2026 we get a new Senedd - what will the new Senedd look like?

The electoral map is being redrawn! 16 new, larger “Super Constituencies” …

And 96 MS will be elected in total - with 6 MS’s representing each constituency!

Are you standing?
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Yn 2026 cawn Senedd newydd - sut olwg fydd ar y Senedd newydd?

Mae'r map etholiadol yn cael ei ail-lunio! Mae 16 o "Etholaethau Uchel" newydd…

A bydd 96 AS yn cael eu hethol i gyd - gyda 6 AS yn cynrychioli pob etholaeth!

Ydych chi'n sefyll?
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Potholes need sorting! One thing we can all agree on.

Did you know that they are just one of over 800 services councils are responsible for?

Councils touch every part of our lives!

We need your experience to help create a better future.

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The latest first for women?

Right Rev Dame Sarah Mullally is the first woman Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1,400-year history of the role's existence! ✝️🙌

"The world misses out when society or the Church sets barriers in our way." 👏

Dismantling barriers is something we can all get behind! 🫶

"...here's the thing all women need to know: you already have what it takes!"

Katie, our amazing colleague, has some things to say! It's good 😀

She writes about a brilliant summit with, & for, Young Women.

Read more - www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/youngwo...

Where was the first legislature in the world to have Equal Representation?

The Senedd 💪, in 2003!

Now only 43% of the Senedd are women but 2026 is just round the corner! Yay!

Are you standing? We are here to help you!
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Ble oedd y ddeddfwrfa gyntaf yn y byd i gael Cynrychiolaeth Gyfartal?

Y Senedd 💪, yn 2003!

Nawr dim ond 43% o'r Senedd sy'n fenywod, ond mae 2026 ychydig o amgylch y gornel! Hwre!

Ydych chi'n sefyll? Rydym yma i’ch helpu chi!
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Local business makes life good! Something we can all agree on.

Councillors touch every part of our lives & the more diversity at the table, the better. We need your advice & expertise 🫵

Influence on issues that matter. Be A Councillor.
Start changing the future www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

Change is coming! The new English Devolution Bill is a chance to shift power.

But unless it helps fix the system it risks making the barriers worse.

Read Cllr Sally Yalden's research on the impact.

Fewer seats = fewer women!

Fix the System 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/systemc...

A designed graphic with text reading: "APPLY TODAY. Parliamentary Internship Programme 2026 applications open! A 10 week placement with an MSP/MP in their constituency or regional office; Open to all 2025/26 junior and senior honours level undergraduate students at Scottish universities; Flexible working pattern (7hrs per week); Paid above Real Living Wage. Apply by 29 September 2025!" The graphic also shows a photo of the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh and the John Smith Centre logo.

🚨 Applications to the Parliamentary Internship Programme close on Monday - don't miss out! 🚨

Apply now to kickstart your future in politics & public life 👉 www.johnsmithcentre.com/our-work/int...

#ParliamentaryInternship #InternshipOpportunity

How do U sell 'you' in 3 mins? Public speaking training & practice 🗣

That was the theme of our Wednesday candidate clinic!

Our next session is Mon 6th Oct & is all about ‘Getting your ducks in a row’ for your campaign 🦆🦆🦆

Join us - www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...

"I am campaigning to ensure nobody has to step down from their role due to fear & intimidation again…"

Meet Laura Badland after a truly awful experience, she is now working to Fix the System & make a positive difference for councillors in England! 🫶

Read more www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/lauraba...

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The Young Women and Democracy Summit took place last week @parliament.scot. 🙌

Together, we’re creating space for voices that must be heard in Scottish politics. 💬👥

This summit is a partnership between @officialsyp.bsky.social, the Young Women's Movement, @electheruk.bsky.social, and Parliament. 🤝

I was honoured to moderate today’s discussions and hear directly about how young women can shape Scotland’s future.

On Friday we were at the Young Women’s Summit & it was joyful to be there - inspiring women surrounded us & we got to spend time together as a Team! 💕🫶

Opened by Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone MSP with a great call to action!

Supporting women to lead in the here and now, and in the future 😍

Good, reliable transport makes life better! That’s something we can all agree on.

Councils touch every part of our lives, the more councillors represent all our lives the better.

We’d love your help & experience 🫵

Be A Councillor. www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

Happy International Day of Democracy! 🗳️✨

The perfect day to launch the annual @LDN_gov led LVRW with our coalition partners!

Democracy thrives when every voice is heard, so #RegisterToVote today.

Share 👇 and check out registertovote.london.

#NoVoteNoVoice
#LVRW2025

Want to help our communities be safe?

Did you know that community safety issues are run in partnership with Councils, local PCCs and police forces?

Councillors touch every part of our lives and we need your knowledge & experience 🫵

Change the future www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

YouTube video by Elect Her Short Cut Candidate Clinic - Sept 8th

"Let's talk about money" 💰

That was the theme of Monday' candidate clinic! Joined by Inclusion Scotland & Disability Wales re. Access to Elected Office Funds - any qu's community@elect-her.org.uk 😀

Next week Public Speaking - what does your '3 minute speech' look like?

youtu.be/lMdc0gX6ZiY

Don’t make women pay a “visibility tax.”

We knew it but now academics have spotlighted how social platforms, editorial choices, & leader-centric framing ration women's visibility.

The good news is we now understand the barriers, so we can remove them!

More 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/visibil...

Are you standing for election? 🫶

We have targeted candidate clinics for our community - whether you are standing as a councillor, an MSP, an MS, a Mayor...

Our clinics start tonight at 7pm with financial advice!

Drop in & find out more...

Join us 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/getting-read...

We’re all about breaking down barriers!

The new English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill is moving through Parliament now - it's a big piece about how power, money, & decision-making are shared...

We’ve been thinking about a few small but powerful fixes www.elect-her.org.uk/blog/fixthee...

Everyone wants a cleaner community! That is something we can all agree on.

Did you know that litter collection is just one of over 800 services that councils are responsible for?

Councils touch every part of our lives & we want your experience 🫵

Find out more www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

Potholes need sorting! One thing we can all agree on.

Did you know that they are just one of over 800 services councils are responsible for?

Councils touch every part of our lives.

We need your experience. Make the difference. Be A Councillor 👉 www.elect-her.org.uk/be-a-council...

“More then 70% of women candidates said they had experienced online harassment, only 11% saying they felt “very safe” during their election campaigns.”

The reality of politics, 🙏 Engender for all you do to highlight the issues & create change!

It isn’t ok. We need change. We must fix the system.

The latest first for women?

The UK has its first woman Astronomer Royal 🌟🌗🚀- in 350 years!

Astronomer Prof Michele Dougherty wants to help inspire more women and girls to study science & to "open people's eyes" to the wonders of space 🪐

We need more women to say yes when they don't know how 🙌

Calling young women! 📢

@electheruk.bsky.social, the Young Women's Movement and @officialsyp.bsky.social are coming together to host a Young Women and Democracy Summit, 19 Sep at @parliament.scot

This is your chance to make your voice heard and help shape a better political future!

Register now 👇

Image with text: Shaping the Future We’re excited to introduce some of the inspiring individuals, organisations, and networks receiving grants through our leadership fund

🚨 Big news: We’ve awarded 22 grants through our Shaping the Future fund—supporting migrant-led leadership rooted in care, creativity + community. bit.ly/40kW5Tx

This is what long-term change looks like!

🌱 Shaping the Future, rooted in experience

#Migration #Leadership #ShapingTheFuture

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