Content

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.