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Young People Urged To Stand For Election
Young People Urged To Stand For Election
Young People Urged To Stand For Election

The aim of the Youth Cabinet is to give young people across Sandwell the opportunity to represent their peers, air their views and influence changes in local government and other organisations which will improve services for young people.

Young people are also being asked if they would like to represent Sandwell in the United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP elections, open to 13 – 18 year olds).

Cabinet Member for children and young people, Cllr Ian Jones, said “We believe in the right of young people to have a voice at a local and national level, and to be represented by young people who can express and share the views of their peers.

“I hope that young people across Sandwell will be inspired to stand as candidates.

“Local politics affect everyone, no matter what their age or background, and young people now have the opportunity to influence what goes on at a local level by standing as a candidate to represent the views of local young people.

“I look forward to working closely with the successful Shadow Youth Cabinet members".

The elections will be held in March 2010 in settings such as schools, youth services and voluntary organisations - where candidate nomination forms are also available - to ensure all young people have a chance to take part in voting.

Jessica Masaun, Chair of Sandwell’s Youth Cabinet, said, “I would seriously recommend running in the Youth Cabinet & UKYP elections to all 13 to 21-year-olds.

“It is a brilliant experience, extremely rewarding, a great way to meet new friends and people who want to make a difference and, most importantly, loads of fun!

“It has provided me with loads of opportunities to improve my confidence and skills, and to represent Sandwell both locally and nationally.”

Nomination forms – to be returned by Friday 5th February 2010 - are also available to download below.

In February, candidates will be trained in the skills to stand for election, including writing manifestos.

Elections will take place between 1 to 4 March 2010 – and results will be announced on Friday 5 March.

For more information contact Sandwell Active Youth involvement Team on 0845 352 7532 / 41; e-mail tariq_karim@sandwell.gov.uk; or download a nomination form below.