Two weeks ago we announced how you could get involved in the preparations for May. These processes are still ongoing, and your input is still valued.

Party Vote on AV

From Monday, we intend to open to the members a vote on endorsing AV in the upcoming referendum on changing the voting system in the UK. The vote will run for about a week, with results published shortly thereafter. You will be informed when voting has opened.

For more information about the electoral systems, and the referendum, and to debate the issue, see the thread 'PPUK and the AV Referendum' - http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=2755

Member Consultation On Our Constitution

The consultation on amendments to the party constitution is still open for your comments, suggestions, and questions.

After the consultation, the Board will review the amendments, taking your input into account, and then present the finalised amendments to you for ratification.

To take part in the member consultation on our constitution please see the below link: http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=77&t=2787

Updating Our Manifesto

Work on the manifesto continues, and the more you comment now, the more impact you could have on our policies. Unlike other parties, every single member can have real input into what goes into our manifesto; but to do that, you've got to take part in the discussions.

To get involved, see http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2738

Leader's Reports

Reports for the 8^th and 16^th November from our leader Loz Kaye have been published on the forum. To read these and ask him questions, see http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=77

Writers Needed

Are you good at writing structured content? Are you able to form a considered response? Perhaps you run a blog, or just enjoy writing. If you can write, we need your help.

Firstly, we need more volunteers working on our Press Team. The team is responsible for writing official responses to news in a prompt manner, and getting it sent out to our press contacts and published on our website. If you'd like to join the Press Team, take a look at this thread - http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=1555

Additionally, we are planning to launch a ...

Today marks exactly 6 months until the devolved and local elections, and the referendum on AV. Between now and then, we as a party must do a lot of work to prepare. Work has already been going on behind the scenes with the Executive Committee and Board of Governors handling the administration and formalities of running the party, but as a democratic party we need your input on several matters.