0:00:02 > 0:00:03'And now a party political broadcast from...'
0:00:03 > 0:00:06TV OFF It's easy to switch off.
0:00:06 > 0:00:09After the events of the past year alone, it's understandable
0:00:09 > 0:00:13that most of us feel overwhelmed by the current political climate.
0:00:14 > 0:00:17We're frustrated by how things are run.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21Decisions are made without us ever being asked what we really need.
0:00:22 > 0:00:23In the coming weeks,
0:00:23 > 0:00:26communities all over Scotland will go to the polls
0:00:26 > 0:00:29to elect the people who will run their councils,
0:00:29 > 0:00:32making decisions about their health and social care,
0:00:32 > 0:00:36their education, their local libraries and sports centres,
0:00:36 > 0:00:39their housing and green spaces, and so much more.
0:00:40 > 0:00:43We all use council services every day without even thinking
0:00:43 > 0:00:46about it, whether it's our kids' schools,
0:00:46 > 0:00:49catching the bus to work, or just taking the bins out.
0:00:49 > 0:00:51All of these things matter in our daily lives,
0:00:51 > 0:00:54but it seems like we have little say in them.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57Scotland deserves better local democracy.
0:00:57 > 0:01:01Scotland deserves better connected communities that drive prosperity
0:01:01 > 0:01:04by keeping money and talent in our local economies.
0:01:05 > 0:01:06For the past five years,
0:01:06 > 0:01:10Green councillors and MSPs have fought tirelessly to protect
0:01:10 > 0:01:12the vital public services we all rely on -
0:01:12 > 0:01:16services which make a real difference to our everyday lives.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26A movement for better communities begins with the discussions
0:01:26 > 0:01:30we have with our friends, family and neighbours.
0:01:30 > 0:01:32Green councillors will stand up for local people
0:01:32 > 0:01:36to be the champions for change and the voices that our councils need
0:01:36 > 0:01:39to support caring communities and create homes across Scotland.
0:01:41 > 0:01:44Our homes are more than just the roof over our heads.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48It's the place we belong to, where we feel safe and can be ourselves.
0:01:48 > 0:01:51It's somewhere to be proud of.
0:01:51 > 0:01:54We want Scotland to be a welcoming home for all.
0:01:57 > 0:02:00Green candidates are standing in a record number of local areas.
0:02:00 > 0:02:04In this election, every single vote counts.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07Your number one vote for your Scottish Green candidate
0:02:07 > 0:02:09will make a huge difference to your council.
0:02:09 > 0:02:12Scottish Green councillors can protect our local services,
0:02:12 > 0:02:16connect our communities, and create homes for our families.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19Green councillors will ensure
0:02:19 > 0:02:22that the power to improve our everyday lives is in our own hands.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29Vote Scottish Green Party number one on the 4th of May.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33The power is in your hands.