Do you want to make your voice heard?

What issues do you feel passionately about? Representation of young people in the press? Cost of public transport? Lack of things to do? Mental Health? Racism?

If you have a burning issue, why not take it to the top by standing as a candidate in the next Plymouth UK Youth Parliament election.

Candidates need to be aged between 11 and 18 years old and go to school in the Plymouth area.

There is no cost involved and knowledge of politics is not necessary as the UK Youth Parliament is an issue based, non-political organisation. If you want to get your opinions heard, then this is the group for you!

Councillor Sue McDonald, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Public Health said “The youth parliament is a fantastic opportunity for any young person to really make a difference on the kind of issues that matter to them and their friends. For several years now the youth parliament has been able to influence and shape some key decisions within the city.”

The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) aims to give the voice of young people the chance to be heard by local and national government. It has been running since 1999 and has a national membership of over 500 young people.

The young people of Plymouth vote for two Members of Youth Parliament (MYP) and two Deputy Members of Youth Parliament (DMYP) every year.

The deadline for registering as a candidate is Friday 5 December. Plymouth City Council Youth Service will then work with the candidates to produce their campaigns before the Election Day on Saturday 7 February

If you think you would like to represent Plymouth’s young people and stand in this years election or for more information, please contact Emma Wright on 07818 511379 or email emma.wright@plymouth.gov.uk

More information is also available from www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk

If you would like to speak to one of our Youth Parliament Elected Members or Senior Youth Support worker, Emma Wright, please contact Michaela Richards, Communications Officer on 01752 304317 or email Michaela.richards@plymouth.gov.uk