Youth voice and youth parliament
Voice and Youth Parliament
Youth workers work closely with young people in lots of different ways to ensure young people have a voice, that they are heard, and that they have the skills and knowledge to make changes to their own lives and the world around them.
This is done in lots of different ways which all fit within our participation structure.
This image shows some of Broxtowe District youth forum campaigning at a local event about the environment.
Management committees
Management committees in our young people's centres offer young people an opportunity to make decisions about how club money is spent, shaping the activity programme and input on trips and residentials.
District Youth Forums
District Youth Forums feature in each district of our county and enable young people supported by a youth worker to campaign on issues relevant to their local community and on behalf of other young people often engaging with elected members and community leaders. District youth forums are chaired by Members of Youth Parliament, who are elected by their peers There is also a forum specifically for disabled young people which is also chaired by a members of youth parliament.
Members of Youth Parliament (MYPs)
Nottinghamshire elect four Members of Youth Parliament and four Deputy Members of Youth Parliament for a two-year period. Twenty-five young people stood to be a Member of Youth Parliament for their District. Each of the seven districts in Nottinghamshire held an election.
Youth Parliament Election Results
The young person who received the most votes in each district have been elected as either the Member of Youth Parliament or Deputy Member of Youth Parliament. Results are as follows:
Charlie Simpson (Member of Youth Parliament for Ashfield)
Manifesto points and ambitions:
- School Meals and Food Accessibility – Create a system that offers easy access to nutritious meals both in school and at home.
- Children's Mental Health – establishing support groups where young people can freely express their feelings and find solace in a supportive community.
Noah Wood (Member of Youth Parliament for Newark and Sherwood)
Manifesto points and ambitions:
- Food poverty – Create and develop food charities to ensure all children have the equal start in life.
Cameron Holt (Member of Youth Parliament for Bassetlaw)
Manifesto points and ambitions:
- More education on finances and taxation – Aim to increase the time spent learning about finances and taxation in secondary schools.
Subhan Abbas (Member of Youth Parliament for Rushcliffe)
Manifesto points and ambitions:
- Climate change – Work with environmental groups to organise events such as tree planting, awareness days and litter picking. Go around schools to raise awareness of the imminent danger the environment faces.
Members of youth parliament will chair their local district youth forums and campaign on issues that are important to young people. If you would like to get involved or require more information, please get in touch with the Participation Team at countywide.youthservice@nottscc.gov.uk
Nottinghamshire Young Peoples Board
The Nottinghamshire Young Peoples Board is made up of the 8 Members of Youth Parliament, The Chair of the Voice of Adoption Forum, and Chair of the Children in Care Council alongside an independently elected Chair and the steering group representative for the British Youth Council. The Board meets 6 times per year and is supported by elected members and the senior leadership team for the youth service.
If you are interested in taking part in the any of the work that the team supports, please contact the team via Countywide.Youthservice@nottscc.gov.uk we will be happy to provide you with any further information and support.
