Agenda item

14.1

The purpose of this report is to inform the Policy Committee of the work of the Sheffield Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament in providing a local, regional and national voice for the young residents of the city.

14.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee:

1.     notes the update about the Sheffield Youth Cabinet (SYC) Elections and the work of young residents through SYC and the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP); and

2.     notes the increase in participations of young residents in local democracy and decision making in their communities, across the city and nationally.

14.3

Reasons for Decision

14.3.1

The elections to the SYC have been a great success, engaging over 12,000 young residents across the city in electing their representatives.

14.3.2

SYC and UKYP enable young residents to have a say on issues that matter to them and to influence decision making at a local, regional and national level. SYC members represent the voice, views and opinions of their peers in their local areas.

14.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

14.4.1

None.

14.1

The Interim Director of Communities and the Head of Community Youth Services presented a report that informed the Committee of the work of the Sheffield Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament in providing a local, regional and national voice for the young residents of the city.

14.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Communities, Parks and Leisure Policy Committee:

1.     notes the update about the Sheffield Youth Cabinet (SYC) Elections and the work of young residents through SYC and the UK Youth Parliament (UKYP); and

2.     notes the increase in participations of young residents in local democracy and decision making in their communities, across the city and nationally.

14.3

Reasons for Decision

14.3.1

The elections to the SYC have been a great success, engaging over 12,000 young residents across the city in electing their representatives.

14.3.2

SYC and UKYP enable young residents to have a say on issues that matter to them and to influence decision making at a local, regional and national level. SYC members represent the voice, views and opinions of their peers in their local areas.

14.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

14.4.1

None.