Youth Parliament
B&NES UK Youth Parliament Elections 2010
How does UK Youth Parliament Work?
The UK Youth Parliament has 600 elected MYPs (Members of Youth Parliament) aged 11-18.
MYPs are elected in annual youth elections throughout the UK. Any young person aged 11-18 can stand or vote. In the past two years one million young people have voted in UK Youth Parliament elections.
UKYP Elections Thursday, 4th February 2010
Once elected MYPs organise events and projects, run campaigns and influence decision makers on the issues which matter most to young people. All MYPs meet once a year at the UK Youth Parliament Annual Sitting.
How can I get involved?
All young people in B&NES can vote in the UKYP elections. There will be polling stations at most schools and all youth centres in B&NES on Thursday 4th February.
If you would like to run as an MYP, contact Mike Evans on 01761 300 302, or email michael_ben_evans@hotmail.com.
Nominate Yourself!
If you would like to nominate yourself to run as an MYP, you can download the nomination papers and training packs here.
Useful Links
UKYP Official Website:http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/
B&NES Youth Service
Homepage:http://www.bathnes.gov.uk/BathNES/communityandliving/youthsupport/
DAFBY (Democratic Action for B&NES Youth) Website:http://www.dafby.co.uk
