Stockton Youth Council and Member of Youth Parliament Nomination

Overview

The United Kingdom Youth Parliament (UKYP) is a programme that provides opportunities for 11–18-year-olds to use their elected voice to bring about social change through meaningful representation and campaigning. Commissioned by the UK Government, the National Youth Agency (NYA) manages the UK Youth Parliament and works with partner organisations to deliver the programme.

In Stockton-on-Tees, Bright Minds Big Futures (BMBF) supports the UKYP, and the elected Member of Youth Parliament (MYP) works with BMBF to advance its aims and objectives. The MYP serves as the national voice for young people in Stockton-on-Tees.

This year, Stockton-on-Tees will elect a committee of 10 youth councillors who will then vote for two Members of Youth Parliament to represent Stockton-on-Tees nationally.

Why your views matter

Who can be a Stockton-on-Tees Youth Councillor and MYP?

• Must be aged 11-18 years old.
• Must live, work, be educated or volunteer in Stockton-on-Tees for 14+ hours a week.
• A member must stand down on their 19th birthday.

To stand as a Member of Youth Parliament, you must first be elected as a Youth Councillor. However, being elected as a Youth Councillor does not mean you are required to stand as an MYP.

For a full list of rules to stand in the Stockton-on-Tees Youth Council and MYP Election go to www.stockton.gov.uk/youth-council or email brightmindsbigfutures@stockton.gov.uk.

Please fill this nomination form out with a parent/guardian.