Young People Get Voting
Jan 25
Young people from across the county will go to the polls over the coming weeks for this year’s United Kingdom Parliament (UKYP) elections.
A total of 22 young people from Worcestershire, aged between 11 and 18, are standing in the elections, which have been organised by the council’s Youth Support.
Young people will go to the polls at venues across the county from today (January 25) until February 7.
The following three seats are up for grabs:
Four candidates - West Worcestershire (currently occupied by Alice Murphy from Worcester Sixth Form College).
Nine candidates - East Worcestershire (currently occupied by Ario Bagheri from Droitwich Spa High School Sixth Form).
Nine candidates - North Worcestershire (currently occupied by Ellen Cochrane from North Bromsgrove High School).
The results are set to be announced at County Hall on February 20.
Councillor Liz Eyre, Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People (12-19 years), said: “Now’s the time for young people from across Worcestershire to shape future decisions that affect them. We’re pleased with the number of candidates who are standing in the elections and are looking forward to welcoming plenty of young people to our polling stations throughout the county.”
UKYP was launched at the House of Commons in July 1999 and held its first setting in London in 2001. Each Local Education Authority (LEA) in England represents a UKYP constituency.
Once elected, MYPs work with their MPs, councillors, school and youth councils and peer group members on the issues of greatest concern to their constituents. It regularly brings together its MYPs at a regional level to organise campaigns, projects and events and identify common issues of concern.
People interested in finding out more should call Kirsty Fraser at Worcestershire County Council on 01905 827489 or email kfraser@worcestershire.gov.uk