North West Leicestershire Youth Council Libby Bligh and Dariusz Allen; Chair and Vice-Chair of N.W.L.Y.C.
How does the Youth Council Structure work? T H E CYCLe Representatives J I N.W.L.Y.C. and the 6 other N.W.L. Radio District or Borough Youth Representatives T Councils and S.L.O.s T Y School Councils, Youth Forums, Youth Groups etc.
Our Aims • To ‘capture’ the voice of young people aged 13-19years in N.W.L. – Voice of Young People Conference – The Jitty – Consultation Exercises • To work effectively alongside the District and County Council.
How to work effectively alongside the District Council • Develop a Compact Agreement • Working together on both Youth Council and District Council priorities • Building links in 2008: – Appoint a Youth Champion – Undertake Political ‘Speed Dating’ Workshop
Compact Agreement • Formal agreement to outline support e.g. – Budget – Time – Youth Champion – Meetings support – Transport • This will improve working relationships between Y.C. and D.C.
Working Together District Council Priorities Youth Council Priorities Revitalise Coalville Town Centre Transport Children and Young People Improve Planning Service Facilities Recycling Community Safety Crime and Safety Affordable Housing
Building links in 2008 Appoint a Youth Champion • An agreed role, written into the Compact Agreement to advocate the voice of young people and represent their views at Council meetings. • A good, physical link between the District Council and Youth Council • Up to three nominated Councillors who wish to carry out this role will be interviewed for selection Proposed date for selection – Thursday 7 th February 2008 6-9pm • (flexible date) Undertake the ‘political speed dating’ Workshop • Hands on way for Youth Council members to meet District Councillors and vice versa • Opportunity to discuss issues directly which are of importance to young people and Youth Councillors • Proposed date for workshop – Tuesday 18th March 2008 5:45pm – 6:15pm prior to the Full Council meeting at 6:30
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