Submission Documents: By Councillor Austin Sheridan:- "Almost a year ago the people of Scotland took part in the biggest democratic process in modern history in a truly historic referendum on Scottish Independence. One of the biggest successes of this was allowing 16 and 17 year olds to vote which the vast majority took advantage of as well as becoming a lot more politically aware, alongsise many Scots of all ages. This council believes that this success will continue with the first ever Holyrood elections in 2016 where 16 and 17 year olds will get the opportunity to elect their MSPs. While the council welcomes this we believe that 16 and 17 year olds should be eligible to vote in all elections and referendums, locally and nationally. This council congratulates organisations such as Votes@16 and the Scottish Youth Parliament on the work they have done on this particular issue. Council will also write to the Prime Minister and the Leaders of parliamentary party groups calling on our MPs of all parties to support votes at 16 if raised in Parliament." Help Icon

This is the list of documents available for the submission By Councillor Austin Sheridan:- "Almost a year ago the people of Scotland took part in the biggest democratic process in modern history in a truly historic referendum on Scottish Independence. One of the biggest successes of this was allowing 16 and 17 year olds to vote which the vast majority took advantage of as well as becoming a lot more politically aware, alongsise many Scots of all ages. This council believes that this success will continue with the first ever Holyrood elections in 2016 where 16 and 17 year olds will get the opportunity to elect their MSPs. While the council welcomes this we believe that 16 and 17 year olds should be eligible to vote in all elections and referendums, locally and nationally. This council congratulates organisations such as Votes@16 and the Scottish Youth Parliament on the work they have done on this particular issue. Council will also write to the Prime Minister and the Leaders of parliamentary party groups calling on our MPs of all parties to support votes at 16 if raised in Parliament." .

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