LEWISHAM: Teens receive 18th birthday cards from council (From News Shopper)

LEWISHAM: Teens receive 18th birthday cards from council

8:00am Wednesday 15th July 2009 in

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TEENAGERS who turn 18 years of age have started receiving birthday cards from the council.

Lewisham Council started sending out personalised cards to young people on the electoral register on July 13 to remind them they are eligible to vote.

The card says: “Now you are 18, just think of all the things you are allowed to do! We can think of one. Vote! You can make a difference. Happy birthday from Lewisham Council.”

Mayor of Lewisham Sir Steve Bullock marked the new initiative by personally delivering a card to Catford resident Ricky Baker, who turned 18 on the day the scheme was launched.

Sir Steve said: “We want every young person to know about their right to get involved in local decision making and show them they can make a difference.”