0:00:03 > 0:00:07It's all too easy to take council services for granted.
0:00:07 > 0:00:09But when you stop to think about it,
0:00:09 > 0:00:13they actually provide many of the essentials of day-to-day life.
0:00:16 > 0:00:17When there's a hole in the road,
0:00:17 > 0:00:21it's the council who make sure it's fixed.
0:00:21 > 0:00:24Then there are things like getting your bins collected.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29And let's not forget the really important stuff,
0:00:29 > 0:00:32like a good education for our kids.
0:00:34 > 0:00:38It's the council's job to help keep everyone safe on the road.
0:00:44 > 0:00:47And to keep them right on the road, too.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50Our pensioners often need a wee hand.
0:00:52 > 0:00:54And the council is there to lend one.
0:00:54 > 0:00:57Everyone needs a home to live in.
0:00:57 > 0:01:00Our councils help with everything from social housing...
0:01:02 > 0:01:04..to housing benefits.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09The council is here for special days too,
0:01:09 > 0:01:12like registering everyone's marriages.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16And births when the kids come along.
0:01:16 > 0:01:20If you like strolling around art galleries and museums...
0:01:20 > 0:01:24it's the council you have to thank for running them.
0:01:24 > 0:01:27The same goes for our libraries...
0:01:27 > 0:01:29our sports grounds and parks...
0:01:33 > 0:01:35..and gyms and leisure centres.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38What's more, with council evening classes,
0:01:38 > 0:01:40you can learn absolutely everything -
0:01:40 > 0:01:43from French to dress making.
0:01:43 > 0:01:44Tres bien.
0:01:44 > 0:01:46You know, you couldn't even go for a drink
0:01:46 > 0:01:48without the council licensing board.
0:01:48 > 0:01:53Yes, for every one of us, council services really do matter.
0:01:53 > 0:01:59That's why the SNP is providing an extra £400 million
0:01:59 > 0:02:01to councils this year alone,
0:02:01 > 0:02:05and another £120 million direct to schools.
0:02:05 > 0:02:10That's why a vote for SNP is a vote to protect the services
0:02:10 > 0:02:12we all depend on.
0:02:12 > 0:02:15On May 4th, you'll be voting by numbers.
0:02:15 > 0:02:18First, mark a 1 beside your local SNP candidate.
0:02:18 > 0:02:23If there is a second SNP candidate, vote for them, this time with a 2.
0:02:23 > 0:02:26The more SNP councillors you elect
0:02:26 > 0:02:31the more we can protect and improve our vital services.
0:02:31 > 0:02:33On May 4th, be a voter.
0:02:33 > 0:02:37Play your part and vote SNP.