Coalition of Latin Americans in the UK event - Know your rights and what is at stake in the local elections

Workshop and Panel with Executive Director of MDP and former Cllr of Brentford West, Lara Parizotto, MPower leader, Claudia Turbet-Delof (Cllr for Victoria Ward), and Cllr for St. George’s Ward, Maria Lintforth-Hall.

Local elections are coming — and Latin American communities have a say. 🗳️

Join us on 19 March. Free. Hybrid. In English, Spanish and Portuguese.

To be discussed:

• Can Latin Americans vote? — Who is eligible to vote in UK local elections, Elections Act, upcoming Representation of the People Bill changes.

• How to register to vote - Registration, deadlines, and support available in Spanish and Portuguese.

• May 2026 local elections: when, where and what's at stake — Which elections are taking place in May 2026 and what areas they cover.

• What do councils do? What do councillors do? local government, its powers, and how it affects everyday life.

• Q&A with councillors — Community members put questions directly to the cross-party panel.

• Voter registration hackathon — Facilitated step-by-step guide to registration.