Welsh Referendum
The Welsh referendum is upon us.
With today being the 3 March, citizens of Wales have the opportunity to vote on the proposed increase in law making powers delegated to the National Assembly Of Wales.
How will this event effect Swansea?
The voting process within a referendum is a simple one. Participants are asked to vote yes or no, to accept or reject the proposed campaign.
You are able to take part in this vote, simply if you are registered to vote in Wales, and are of the age of 18 or above.
The electoral Commission have sent booklets on what the referendum is about and how to vote within in. If you have not received a copy, multiple digital versions can be accessed through the website provided at the bottom of this article.
Currently The National Assembly For Wales has the authority to create laws on a number of matters, but not for many others. If the Assembly wish to form legislation on these other matters, the must first contact the UK Parliament for its agreement, so effectively the Parliament hold the dominant power over creating Welsh laws.
Obviously the effects of this referendum can be seen to have a positive or negative effect on the whole of the country, this is a viewpoint that is based on the individual opinion of each voter.
Although the positive effects are apparent, more power will be delegated to the politicians that live and understand the unique issues that faces Wales as a country.
As Swansea is one of the largest cities in Wales, providing one the strongest economies, the referendum will place Swansea as a more central voice in determining legislation.
The results of this campaign will be counted from 9am tomorrow, Friday 4 of March 2011. The Swansea’s local result alongside the overall result will be declared as soon as the figures are counted.
For further details visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
