Time’s running out to take part in youth consultation

Plymouth’s Youth Parliament and Youth Cabinet are taking part in the annual ‘Make Your Mark ballot’, the largest consultation of young people in the country.

The ballot finishes on the 10 October and asks young people across the country to say what issues matter most to them. One million ballot papers have been delivered to local authorities, schools, and youth clubs across the UK, and young people can also cast their vote online at: www.mi-vote.com/mym

The answers will be used to determine what is debated by the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) in the House of Commons on 14 November.

Ten topics will be available to choose from on the initial Make Your Mark ballot paper, with the five most popular topics among young people going on to be discussed by MYPs in their November debate, chaired by the Speaker of the House of Commons Rt. Hon. John Bercow MP and broadcast live on BBC Parliament.

Last year, the Make Your Mark ballot surveyed the opinions of over 478,000 young people, making it the largest youth consultation of its kind in the UK. This year, MYPs have set themselves a target of getting one million young people to take part.

If you would like more information about how to get involved with this year’s 'Make your Mark' campaign please contact Emma Wright on emma.wright@plymouth.gov.uk or 01752 307652