Worcestershire Youth Cabinet

 Young people from across Worcestershire are being invited to quiz their political peers during a summer roadshow. 

The Worcestershire Youth Cabinet and members of the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) are heading out into the community to get to the bottom of the issues that really matter to the young people of worcestershire.

Young people will have the chance to questions their representatives during a variety of dedicated workshops taking place county-wide.

“Whether there’s something really bugging you, a cause you feel should be celebrated or if you simply want to find out how you can get more involved in local politics – we want to hear from you.”

 ”This is a really fantastic opportunity for young people across Worcestershire to get their voices heard. “

The Youth Cabinet at Work

Starting this month, the roadshow will run throughout August and into September, with the young politicians setting up shop at a variety of locations across Worcestershire.

Dates and Venues that are confimed so far:

 30th July - Malvern Youth Centre 12pm - 2pm
 4th August - Malvern National Play Day  12pm - 2pm
 17th August Upton Library 11am - 1pm Cancelled
 19th August Stourport Park Party  6.30pm - 8pm
 To be confimed Droitwich Spa Zone 6pm - 8pm
 24th August Evsham Abby Park6.30 - 8pm
 26th August Malvern Library (time to be confimed)
 6th September Westlands 7pm - 830pm
 9th September Droitwich Youth House 6.30pm - 8.30 pm

Kidderminster Youth House- To be Confirmed

Rubery - To be confirmed

 We will be adding more dates as and when we get them, so if you cant see one taking place in your area keep checking the webisite, or if you would like more information about any of these dates please feel free to ring Kirsty Fraser (01905 827489) who will be able to help with your question or query.

Worcestershire UK Youth Parliament members to debate issues

Members of the Worcestershire’s UK Youth Parliament are clearing their throats ready for their live televised debate when they will be discussing issues volunteered by some of the county’s youngsters.

On Friday, October 30, Worcestershire’s elected Members of the UK Youth Parliament (MYPs) will make history when they sit on the green benches in the House of Commons and debate the issues that matter to young people from across the UK.

Over the last couple of months young Worcestershire residents have been asked to put forward their ideas for what the elected members should debate, with every issue added to a debate list and then voted for.

The debate has been organised by United Kingdom Youth Parliament and supported locally by Worcestershire County Council, the Participation and Engagement Team and Youth Support.

The event is being televised live by The BBC and so will see those issues proposed by the county’s youngsters beamed around the world.

Cllr Liz Eyre, Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People (aged 12-19 years), said: “What a fantastic opportunity this will be for our young people to have their say, improve their debating skills and show just how capable and able they are to make a positive contribution within society. Worcestershire residents should be so proud that they are representing us at such a prestigious event.”

Kirsty Fraser, Worcestershire County Council’s Youth Voice Development Worker, said: “This will be a great event which will really help put Worcestershire young peoples’ views and ideas on the agenda. The members will be passionately debating issues raised by their contemporaries around the county and I’m sure will represent Worcestershire with distinction on the day.”

For further details on the debate call Kirsty Fraser on 01905 827489 or e-mail kfraser@worcestershire.gov.uk.